Little Bat and the Fabulous Cave - (This Is My Place) by Bohdana Jarosova (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Meet Gary the Little Bat! Come Explore His Amazing Cave Home!

Meet Gary, a super curious greater mouse-eared bat ready to show you all the cool secrets of his amazing cave home! Join Gary and his bat buddies as they zoom through shadowy tunnels, discover the best napping spots hanging upside down, and sniff out the tastiest, juiciest caterpillars for a snack! This delightful picture book takes young adventurers on an exciting journey into a unique underground world, filled with fascinating facts about bats and their environment. With vibrant illustrations that bring the cave to life, kids will be enchanted by Gary's adventures and the incredible ecosystem he calls home. Perfect for animal and nature explorers!

• Meet a Lovable Little Bat: Join Gary and his friends on an exciting exploration and discover the secret world of bats.


• Explore a Hidden Cave World: Journey into a fascinating underground habitat filled with unique sights, sounds, and creatures.


• Learn Cool Bat Facts: Discover interesting and easy-to-understand information about how bats live, what they eat, and their amazing abilities.


• Spark a Love for Animals and Nature: Encourage an appreciation for often misunderstood creatures and the diverse habitats they call home.


• Perfect for Bedtime and Curious Minds: The charming story and bold visuals make this book a wonderful read-aloud for bedtime and a great way to answer children's questions about bats.


• A Fun Introduction to Ecology: Gently introduce young readers to the concept of an ecosystem and how different animals live together in a unique environment.

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Review Quotes

"Appealing to browsers, the This is My Place series brings young readers into an animal's habitat and shows them the sights. With energetic illustrations and a chatty narrative, readers are welcomed into the title animal's home. The left-side text provides information on the animal while the right-side text focuses on the habitat itself, other inhabitants, and interesting facts about its geographic characteristics. Little Bat and the Fabulous Cave introduces Little Bat, who "was born on a sunny morning but doesn't know what the sun is!" Little Bat investigates the cave where it lives with thousands of other bats, catching bugs and flying past stalaktite, stalagmites, and a stalagnate using echolocation. Little Octopus and the Vast Ocean follows Little Octopus as it first hatches under its mother's watchful eyes. Soon it is swimming around, finding food, exploring the ocean floor, and even coming across a shipwreck. A charming, creative nonfiction series unfortunately missing many nonfiction text features, making it most suitable as a read-aloud or a basic introduction to cave or ocean habitats." --Julie Goldschmied, Booklist

About the Author

Bohdana Jarosova studied at library school in Brno before continuing at Charles University in Prague, where she pursued but did not complete her degree due to her interest in journalism. She spent 17 years working for Lidove noviny and Mladá fronta DNES, primarily covering healthcare and economics. In January 2023, she became a literary editor at B4U Publishing, where she combines journalistic rigor with creative freedom in children's non-fiction. She lives in Prague.

Filip Hornik is an illustrator, graphic designer, and member of the Association of Illustrators (ASIL). He graduated from the School of Applied Arts in Kremnica and completed his doctoral studies at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava. Currently engaged in book and magazine illustration for children, he contributes to the Slovak magazines Bublina and Slniečko, in which he is a co-creator of the legendary character of Jozko Mrkvička. His illustrations have been part of many exhibitions around Europe. He lives and works in Smolenice, a small village under the mysterious Carpathian mountains.