Nightsong

A young bat named Chiro must fly out into the world alone for the first time, on a very dark night, and learns to trust the song inside him to find his way.

For the kid who clings at the door of preschool or the edge of the pool, this is a story that names that exact wobble and shows a way through it.

• Big idea: You already carry what you need to find your way — you just have to trust it.
• Vibes: Hushed, nocturnal, and reassuring, with a gentle sense of wonder about the dark.

• are working on separating from a parent with confidence
• feel nervous about trying something new alone
• respond well to calm, quiet bedtime stories
• are curious about nighttime and nocturnal animals

• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Chiro felt when he had to fly out into the dark without his mother?
• Story & problem-solving: What did Chiro learn to use to help him find his way?
• Real-life connection: Can you think of a time you had to do something brave on your own, like Chiro did?
• Imagination: What do you think Chiro's song sounded like as he flew through the night?