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Bats at the Library
Contributor(s): Lies, Brian (Author)

ISBN: 061899923X ISBN-13: 9780618999231
Publisher: Clarion Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2008
Annotation: Houghton Mifflin Company Another inky evening's here--
The air is cool and calm and clear.
Can it be true? Oh, can it be?
Yes!--Bat Night at the library!
Join the free-for-all fun at the public library with these book-loving bats! Shape shadows on walls, frolic in the water fountain, and roam the book-filled halls until it's time for everyone, young and old, to settle down into the enchantment of story time. Brian Lies' joyful critters and their nocturnal celebration cast library visits in a new light. Even the youngest of readers will want to join the batty book-fest!

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Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mammals
- Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween
- Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2008000597

Age Level: 4-7

Grade Level: PreK-2

Lexile Measure: 720 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Series: Bat Book

Physical Information: 0.34" H x 11.49" W x 9.3" L (0.96 lbs) 32 pages

Themes:
- Holiday - Halloween

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2011
Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2012
Golden Sower Award, Nominee, Primary, 2011
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2010
Keystone to Reading Book Award, Nominee, Primary, 2010
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2010
Buckaroo Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2009
California Young Reader Medal, Nominee, Primary, 2013
Indies Choice Book Awards, Winner, Picture Book, 2009

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/14/2008 pg. 65
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2008 pg. 887
New York Times Book Review 09/14/2008 pg. 17
Booklist 10/15/2008 pg. 46
School Library Journal 11/01/2008 pg. 92
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 124293
Reading Level: 3.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
Frolic through the library with Caldecott honor winner and New York Times best-selling creator Brian Lies' adorable bats. This nighttime escapade is part of the award winning Bat Book series, perfect for bedtime reading as well as budding book lovers on Halloween and all year round.

Can it be true? Oh, can it be?
Yes --Bat Night at the library

The enchantment of story time is near--come bats, come one and all, and gather around for the tale of the night.

Roam the book-filled halls on this inky evening as the bats wander around the library and cause all sorts of mischief.

Brian Lies' joyful critters and their nocturnal celebration cast library visits in a new light. Even the youngest of readers will want to join the batty book-fest.

Contributor Bio(s): Lies, Brian: -

Brian Lies is the award-winning author-illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, Bats at the Ballgame, and Bats in the Band. He has written and illustrated more than twenty books for children. Born in Princeton, New Jersey, Brian lives on the South Shore of Massachusetts with his family.
www.BrianLies.com

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