Bats at the Library
By Brian Lies
The Story
A colony of bats slips through an open library window on a dull, inky evening and discovers the photocopier, the water fountain, and shelves full of stories to fall into.
Why It's Special
For the kid who thinks the library is basically a treasure cave — this book turns it into a moonlit playground.
- Big idea: Books can turn an ordinary night into something worth celebrating.
- Vibes: Dreamy, playful, and quietly magical — a hushed indoor adventure lit by moonlight.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy gentle nighttime adventures
- like to pore over detailed, busy illustrations
- are working on loving books and libraries
- respond well to a calm, rhyming bedtime read
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & imagination: What do you think the bats found most exciting about the library?
- Real-life connection: What's your favorite thing to do when you visit the library?
- Imagination: If you could sneak into your library at night like the bats, what would you want to try first?
- Observation: Can you find the photocopier and the water fountain in the pictures? What do you think the bats did with them?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the bats felt when they first flew in through the window?
