Day bat

Author: Opheli
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: A terrifying tropical jungle / A mysterious tower; A gentle old tree / A strange underground world; Little bats defeat giant carnivorous bats / Become the greatest hero in the tribe; This is an extraordinary story, telling the adventurous experiences of bats that are both thrilling and convincing. – Publishers Weekly
Your child will definitely love these little bats because Opheli has given them a chance to go on an adventure with bats. – Parents Today
Opheli shows readers the true nature of bats and blends many philosophical insights into legends and stories. The characters he creates are vividly distinct—the heroes act like heroes, and the villains act like villains—leaving plenty of suspense for readers to ponder. – School Library Journal
I have a friend who is a true bat enthusiast. He knows a lot about bats and even built "bat boxes" for them—wooden nests that he nailed high up in trees. I think his passion influenced me, and I started reading books about bats. Soon, I became fascinated with folktales from around the world that described bats. These stories told of their origins, why they only fly at night, and their connections to other animals. Are bats birds or mammals? I quickly developed a strong interest in this animal.
However, in European society, bats have traditionally been considered frightening creatures. Of course, some species of bats look quite terrifying (even more grotesque than the creatures I’ve seen), but others, like some bats in North America, and certainly the protagonists in this book, resemble beautiful winged mice. I was amazed at how remarkable bats are as animals (despite the common belief that they are blind—actually, their vision is quite good). Though they can only see in black and white, with the help of echolocation, they can fly freely and migrate like birds. But no one truly knows how they find the right direction during their long journeys. It is said that some bats can even fly over the ocean.
All of this inspired me to create a rich source of material for a fantasy world. I added existing myths and various specialized knowledge, along with a touch of magic. I enjoy the challenge of creating a black-and-white world, describing the sonar views of bats and the vocalization patterns they use for migration. I also enjoy the challenge of portraying bats, an animal many people consider "ugly" or "frightening," as interesting and charming characters. I have written about many other animals before, and they are all very lovable—horses, mice, rabbits, pigs, even spiders—but will children relate to bats?