Nightsong

By Ari Berk, Loren Long (Illustrator)

A young bat ventures into the night, guided only by his inner song.

4.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,842 ratings

40 pages· 815 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Chiro, a young bat, faces his first solo flight into the dark night. Nervous and alone, he must trust his unique song to navigate the vast world and find his way back home. As he ventures further, Chiro discovers the power of his senses and the comforting melody that guides him. Will his newfound confidence be enough to lead him safely through the night? This enchanting tale explores the courage to step into the unknown and the assurance that home is never too far away.

From the publisher

Chiro, a young bat, is nervous about flying into the world for the first time without his mother, especially on a very dark night, but he soon learns to rely on his “song” to find his way and stay safe.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 815
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD790L

Themes & topics

Books about bats Books about bravery Books about family Books about mammals Books about mother and child

What readers & critics say

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“The story will entertain young readers while also telling a deeper message of sharing your unique voice with the world and finding that others in return share with you and guide your journey. The illustrations depicting the night world that seems so strange and dark are excellent.”

The Goodfather

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