Stellaluna
Book description
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…
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Stellaluna is about a little fruit bat who becomes friends with three young birds Pip, Flitter and Flap under the most unlikely circumstances. It is a story about unconditional acceptance and love. Stellaluna becomes separated from her mother and is taken in by the family of birds. The four friends discover many things that are different about bats and birds. Those differences only strengthen their bond. “How can we be so different and feel so much alike”. This story was a favorite of my children growing up. Stellaluna teaches empathy, kindness and the beauty of embracing our differences, not to…
From Christine's list on bringing children together in acceptance and kindness.
This is another favorite book of my children when they were young. Also a 25-year anniversary book, the words and illustrations are both done by the author. This story covers a few big emotions for children. It begins with separation and loneliness but ends on a positive note of courage and an unlikely friendship.
Stellaluna is a baby fruit bat who is not old enough to fly. One day she unexpectedly falls from her nest. Now she is alone and lost. She clutches onto a branch but ends up falling again, this time into a bird's nest. Can a bat…
From Susan's list on for parents to read to their children.
Bats and birds are both winged animals. Are they the same? Learn along with Stellaluna as she tries to survive without the guidance of her mother. Stellaluna is a little bat taken in by a family of birds. She tries to adapt to their ways which makes for a touching and humorous story. Stellaluna is grateful to her winged friends but her true nature comes through as she (and young readers) learns what it means to be a bat.
From Sue's list on teaching about nature using personification.
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