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The Bat Who Didn't Like the Dark
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There was once a bat who didn't like the dark but kept that fear deep inside. Then one night, lost in the dark woods, the bat meets an owl who guides the bat home. Along the way, they encounter the magical sights, sounds and fellow creatures...
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An endearing story about overcoming fear of the dark from internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Steve Small, creator of The Duck Who Didn't Like Water.
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There was once a bat who didn't like the dark but kept that fear deep inside. Then one night, lost in the dark woods, the bat meets an owl who guides the bat home. Along the way, they encounter the magical sights, sounds and fellow creatures of the night as the bat comes to see that sometimes it's in the darkest night that all the stars shine extra brightβ¦
This latest author-illustrator picture book from Steve Small is the perfect companion to his previous beloved titles The Duck Who Didn't Like Water and The Hare who Wouldn't Share. Exquisitely illustrated, warm and empathetic, this is sure to become a future classic.
- A moving story of bravery and overcoming fear - with a little help from our friends.
- Stunning, atmospheric illustrations from Waterstones Prize and Oscar's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Steve Small
- Perfect for sharing with little ones who are afraid of the dark.
Also by Steve Small:
The Duck Who Didn't Like Water
Wellington's Big Day Out
Brave Little Bear
The Hare who Wouldn't Share
Written by Smriti Halls and illustrated by Steve Small:
I'm Sticking with You
I'm Sticking with You Too
Let's Stick Together
Tiny Tiger says Why Can't I?
Tiny Tiger says I Don't Want To!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781398522305
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Illustration: Full colour
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 200.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Steve Small has worked in animation for over thirty years as a director, designer, and animator. The work has varied from working on Disney features to designing and directing shorts, TV series, and commercials. Heβs the illustrator of Iβm Sticking with You and the author and illustrator of The Duck Who Didnβt Like Water, Wellingtonβs Big Day Out, Brave Little Bear, and The Hare Who Wouldnβt Share. Steve lives in London, and when heβs not painting and drawing, youβll likely find him feeding the crows on Blackheath Common.
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