Last Bat of the Night - Softcover

Gullan, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1486323243 ISBN 13: 9781486323241

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

<p>'There it is! That's it! That's the last bat!'<br>

'... Or could it be those ones?'<br>

'Or this one, or that?'</p>

<p>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?</p>

<p><i>Last Bat of the Night</i> 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?</p>

<p>Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.</p>

<p>Publisher's Note: This is a Paperback Print-on-Demand edition</p>

About this title

About the Authors

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 (CSIRO Publishing, 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 and The Voyage of Whale and Calf (CSIRO Publishing, 2023, 2022). She was shortlisted for the 2019 Children’s Book Council of Australia Award for New Illustrator.

Edition details

• Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1486323243
• ISBN 13: 9781486323241
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Metcalfe Samantha
• Number of pages: 40