As a mom I try to teach my boys to look at things from both sides of an issue. I am constantly reminding them to look at a situation from the others persons perspective. I think this helps reduce misunderstandings and makes them a little more in tuned to others around them. Note I say I try to do this and I am not sure if I have succeeded but I will continue to plug away at it.
That is why I was pleased when I happened upon the book “Daft Bat “ written by Jeanne Willis and illustrated by Tony Ross at our local bookstore the other day.
Here is the synopsis:
Is Bat batty—or does she just see things a little differently?
The trouble begins when Bat moves into the neighborhood. All the animal children want to welcome her with a special gift—but then Bat shocks them by asking for an umbrella…to keep her feet dry! Soon, it’s clear to everyone, from little Lion Cub to tall Giraffe Calf, that she always gets things upside-down and wrong-way-round. Only when Wise Owl suggests a change of perspective does everything become clear to Bat’s young friends. And kids get to share Bat’s unique viewpoint, too, when they flip the book over to read the upside-down text in this cleverly formatted book.
Adorable animals, and an important lesson charmingly taught, will make this story a favorite.
I loved this book! It was a great way to share the message that things aren’t always as they seem and it’s always good to look at things from the other persons (or bats) perspective. The pictures are fun and colorful, a quick and easy read for the end of the day.
Suzanne Santillan
Writing on the Sidewalk
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