Superbat

Written & illustrated by Mr. Matt Carr

A bat seeks to prove his unique superpower amidst doubt and danger.

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32 pages· 588 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Pat, an ordinary bat, dreams of being special. Laughed at by his peers for claiming superhero status, he's ready to give up until his supersonic hearing detects a mouse in peril. Racing to the rescue, Pat discovers his true superpower: courage. Can he prove that being a hero is more than just having powers? This playful twist on the superhero tale explores bravery and self-discovery, with real bat facts woven into the adventure. Will Pat's courage inspire others to see the hero within themselves?

From the publisher

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, wait…it’s a bat…in a bright superhero outfit and cape? It’s Superbat!Pat is an ordinary bat who wants nothing more than to be special. But when he proclaims himself a superbat, the other bats laugh and say that anything he can do, like fly and navigate through the dark, they can do too. Disheartened that his friends have the same superpowers as him, Pat is ready to rip off his cape and throw it away when suddenly his supersonic hearing picks up a terrified cry. A cat has trapped a poor mouse!Without a second thought, Pat quickly flies across the city using his echolocation and saves the mouse from the big, bad cat. His friends, who followed to watch, realize that Pat does have an amazing superpower: courage! A playful twist on the superhero theme, Matt Carr’s debut picture book is perfect for anyone who has ever felt just out of place. Matt introduces some real bat characteristics in this superhero adventure, as well as some bat facts in the back of the book!

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