Last Bat of the Night
$30.89
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
3 August 2026
Summary
‘There it is! That’s it! That’s the last bat!“… Or could it be those ones?“Or this one, or that?’
As the stars come out for the night, a colony of bats passes overhead. Where are they going and what will they do on their nocturnal adventures?
Last Bat of the Night follows native Australian megabats as they glide across our skies to feed, drink and pollinate. Will you be the one to spot the last bat?
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781486318728 |
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| ISBN-10: | 148631872X |
| Author: | David Gullan, Samantha Metcalfe |
| Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Imprint: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 3 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 396g |
| Dimensions: | 7mm x 250mm x 250mm |
| Audience Age: | 5 |
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Critics Review
“This beautiful book is a charming introduction to Australia’s bats for young readers. Last Bat of the Night encourages us all to pause and appreciate some of the incredible wildlife that we are so lucky to share our environment with.” – Dr Pia Lentini * Senior Scientist, Wildlife Ecology, Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research *
“Samantha [Metcalfe] has captured that glowing end of day light when bats start appearing. She has also done a great job of distinguishing the different species, (all bats looked the same to me before I read this)… A useful book for schools to use in nature study and for parents to help children understand and explore the world around them.” – Mia Macrossan * Story Links *
David Gullan
David Gullan is an educator and a writer who enjoys creating stories that introduce young learners to Australian wildlife. He hopes that his books will encourage children to look up, look down and then take another look as they walk through the natural world. He is also the author of the picture book Life in a Hollow (2023).
Samantha Metcalfe is a natural history illustrator who finds inspiration in the unique biodiversity of the Australian bush. Working primarily in colour pencil, her realistic and detailed illustrations often focus on capturing Australia’s native flora and fauna. Samantha’s previous books include Alight (2023) and The Voyage of Whale and Calf (2022). She was shortlisted for the 2019 Children’s Book Council of Australia Award for New Illustrator.
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