Knocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats.
“Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut.” —Kirkus Reviews
For this anniversary edition, color has been added to the ink drawings, and the interior design now allows for more art to be seen. Plus there is a code for a downloadable crafts and activity kit, two pages of updated notes about bats, and a special note from the author.
Janell Cannon's picture books have won many awards and are beloved around the world. She is the author and illustrator of Verdi, Crickwing, Pinduli, and the long-time bestselling classic Stellaluna. Born and raised in Minnesota, Ms. Cannon now lives in Southern California.