Batty for Change - by Kristin Halverson (Hardcover)

About the Book

A class discovers how to be changemakers to help a much maligned animal that many see as creepy and detestable. This book shows how bats provide enormous benefits and how children can be changemakers in six manageable steps.

Book Synopsis

A class of six-year-olds discover how to be changemakers to help a much maligned animal that many see as creepy and detestable. Through a blend of story and factual information, this book shows how bats provide enormous benefits for us, and how children can be changemakers in six manageable steps.

Review Quotes

"Be inspired to change the world! Kristin Halverson effortlessly weaves together an awareness-to-action story with engaging facts about bats of all shapes and sizes. Through step-by-step pacing and a clear message, readers are encouraged to look for ways to make a positive difference for others around them. Batty for Change is the perfect book for bat-lovers and soon-to-be-bat-lovers of all ages who are ready to give back to the world. This book is a must-have addition to classroom libraries!"

-Laureanna Raymond-Duvernell, Author of Under in the Mud

"Look out, World! As Ms. Madison's class discovered, a willingness to challenge our own opinions through factual information, along with the encouragement of a supportive adult to act on new learning, can lead to big changes!"

-Sandy Benton, FIELD Edventures

"This book is inspiring to kids of all ages (even adults!) who want to make a change in the world. It proves that your actions to better the space around you for whatever purpose, doesn't have to be complicated."

-Licia Johnson, North Lakeland Discovery Center

"Batty for Change: Six Steps for Kids to Change the World" is a beautifully written and illustrated children's book that takes us into a first grade classroom where the kids are learning how they can change the world, and they decide to help an often-misunderstood and under appreciated animal: bats! We see the kids develop several ways that they can help bat conservation, including creating public awareness about the importance of bats, building a bat house, and planting a bat garden. The book is full of fun bat facts, and provides links to resources for readers to learn more about bats and how to implement their own bat conservation measures. I highly recommend this book to any parent and kid who is interested in animals and making the world a better place!"

-Kristen Lear, Ph.D., Bat Conservation International