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Bats at the Library [Hardcover]

Brian Lies (Author)
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Publication Date: Aug 11 2008 | Series: .
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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“…the library-after-dark setting works a magic all its own, taking Lies and his audience to an intensely personal place.” Publishers Weekly, Starred

"Dark, inky acrylic paintings accompany a sprightly rhyming text, a wonderful sequel to 2006's completely charming Bats at the Beach." Cleveland Plain Dealer

"These book-loving bats might encourage young readers to explore more stories on their own.” 08/03/08 San Antonio Express-News

"… appealing acrylic illustrations that teem with bats so charming they will even win over chiroptophobes."

Booklist, ALA

"In this latest from Lies, it's all-deservingly-about the artwork. He brings a sure, expressive and transporting hand to this story."

Kirkus Reviews

"...the charm is all in the story itself." September 14, 2008 The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Brian Lies is the award-winning author-illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, and Bats at the Ballgame. In addition, 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 wife and daughter. Visit www.BrianLies.com to learn more about the author and his books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun and Whimsical Read April 15 2013
By A. Rohal
Format:Hardcover
A great read for all ages. My 5 year old loved the bats, the rhyming text and the illustrations. It sparked conversations about bats do when they get into other buildings after dark, and what we would do in the library after close.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Kids @ Teens Read Too Aug 9 2009
By TeensReadToo
Format:Hardcover
A colony of bats sighs collectively in boredom. The evening is still young, and they've already eaten, swooped, and soared to their hearts' content. They want to do something different, so they follows the rumors of an empty window, excited to find that the window belongs to the local library.

Though they don't get to see inside the library very often, many members of the colony look forward to this rare treat. The older ones rush off to explore the shelves of books, while the little ones romp through the halls, using a projector to make shadow puppets or playing in the water fountain. The adult bats settle the little ones down with a lively story time, until every bat on the premises can imagine themselves in the various worlds of books.

After a wonderful evening with Little Red Riding Bat, Make Way for Batlings, and the Velveteen Bat, they see the sun lightening the sky outside the window, and know they must leave. However, they all look forward to the next time a librarian leaves a window open, so they can have another Bat Night at the Library.

Smooth rhymes and even more impressive artwork make this second book on the bats of Brian Lies a truly delightful read for anyone, young or old. Rich detail and humorous visual characterization of these tiny winged mammals will make even the youngest reader giggle, and teach the importance of reading at the same time.

Reviewed by: Allison Fraclose
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Amazon.com: 4.8 out of 5 stars  50 reviews
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bats love this library Oct 6 2008
By southernwriter - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
And librarians and the kids they share it with will love this book. The detailed pictures beg for young readers to take a closer look. Baby bats wear swimmies on their arms. A water fountain is turned into a great splashing pool. Characters from books kids know and love make frequent appearances, and the library setting reminds us of the venerable institutions we all remember, or at least wish we'd grown up with. This librarian says the book is not to be missed and I'm off to order my copy now.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You'll Go Batty! July 25 2008
By Suz E.Que - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Get lost in another wonderful adventure of our bat friends written and illustrated by Brian Lies. The story is fun and the illustrations are truly a wonder. A magical tribute to classic children's literature from a "bat's perspective" awaits for you inside to enjoy. Our family really enjoyed it. My 5 and 7 year old boys get very excited to read these bat books, especially at bedtime. We can't wait to see what these bats do next!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super Oct 24 2008
By Marshfield Am - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Bats at the Library is a wonderful book. My grandchildren loved it. Hope there are more "Bats" books to come.
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