Little Bat in Night School by Brian Lies
Published by Clarion Books on June 29, 2021
ISBN: 0358269849
Pages: 32
Genres: Animals, Humor
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Little Bat is really excited for the first night of school, and when he gets there, he discovers things are like what he expected. Through some time and patience, he makes friends and finds a way to fit in in his new surroundings.

This book misses the mark. The text doesn’t flow well, the story is disjointed, and at times confusing. The acrylic and watercolor illustrations do help the story, but for young readers it may still be hard to follow. There may be some demand for this book given the popularity of the previous two, but there are certainly better books about school.

Recommended for readers 4 and up. Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME