Review of Batty Wings

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Review of Batty Wings

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Batty Wings" by Marlene Rattigan.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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The two children have a grandmother unlike any other. Their Nanna is a bat at night, flapping her wings and roaming around the house! The night holds wonderful adventures for Nanna to share, and her grandchildren marvel at all of them. Batty Wings by Marlene Rattigan is a charming children’s story featuring a grandmother who recounts her nighttime adventures as a flying bat to her bright-eyed grandchildren.

The first thing to admire about the book is the illustrations. Sergio Drumond did an excellent job capturing the colorful and dynamic scenarios in the story. Moreover, the characters aren’t merely superimposed on the background; instead, they exhibit animated actions and expressive facial expressions, making the illustrations visually appealing. With both the text and illustrations contributing equally to the narrative, the story becomes captivating and easy to follow. What I appreciate most about the story is its simplicity. There is no significant moral lesson imposed on the reader—just a straightforward adventure tale meant to be enjoyed. Stories like this, which feature a simple yet magical adventure, make for an easy and enjoyable read for young readers, as they avoid complex language and lengthy paragraphs. I also noticed that the writing is rich in short but lively dialogues, sparing the reader from elaborate paragraphs and making the book ideal for reading aloud.

Overall, this book is a delightful read, featuring an engaging and imaginative premise that captures the reader’s interest from the start. The colorful illustrations add a vibrant touch, and the dialogue-heavy writing makes the story accessible and enjoyable. Additionally, the book has been flawlessly edited, and I have no dislikes about it. Given all these qualities, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. It offers a simple narrative that young readers who are just beginning to explore reading can easily enjoy.

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Batty Wings" by Marlene Rattigan, a book that features a grandmother and her two grandchildren. It is a colourful children book with tales to read about. And it will be interesting to learn how the stories and fun with the grandmother unfold throughout. A n interesting book to read.
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Post by Rebecca De Figueiredo »

I love the bright and expressive illustrations. So many children associate bats with nighttime, darkness, and somehow bad things. This book helps to dispel that idea in children. Thanks for the good review.
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This sounds like the perfect bedtime story. I love that you included a description of the illustrations. Not enough people realize how important those are for younger children.
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Post by Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis »

Great review! From the title of the book, I thought that the book was about an aging woman's arms. LOL! Anyways, this sounds like a cute, interesting book for children.
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This review wonderfully highlights the charm of "Batty Wings" by Marlene Rattigan. It effectively praises the book’s engaging illustrations, simple yet magical storytelling, and accessible language for young readers. The enthusiasm for the vibrant artwork and easy-to-follow dialogue makes this a compelling recommendation for children’s literature fans. Well-articulated review!
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Children love stories and having a grandmother who can entertain them with her wonderful "batty" adventures must have them in a state of total fascination. Children also love pictures and the appealing illustrations will enhance their enjoyment of the book. A simple adventure story that's captivating and easy to follow sounds like a winner. Thank you for your informative review.
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Batty Wings" by Marlene Rattigan, a book that features a grandmother and her two grandchildren. It is a colourful children book with tales to read about.This sounds like the perfect bedtime story.A interesting book to read.
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Congrats on BOTD.
In the book "Batty Wings," written by Marlene Rattigan, a grandmother and her two grandchildren are featured. It's a vibrant book for kids with stories to enjoy. It will also be intriguing to see how the stories and enjoyment with the grandma develop with time.
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Children and grandmothers will enjoy this adventurous storyline with its colorful and vibrant illustrations. Thank you for your informative review.
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A nice review. The book appears an ideal story for children and seems to brought out their affectionate relationship with grandparents.
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Today's BOTD is a children's book that's entertaining, adventurous, and imaginative! Filled with beautiful illustrations and engaging dialogue, young readers will be asking for this book over and over again! Thank you so much for the awesome review - I loved it! :-)
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Would I like to have a bat for a grandmother? I'm not sure I'd enjoy that, honestly. I have this unholy fear of bites, that's why. And I don't like vampires (bat cousins), either.
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I like the idea of a book that depicts a grandmother as a vibrant adventurous magical creature. With basic language and a focus on expressive illustrations, it will certainly appeal to the suggested age group.
Great review!
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Post by Carole Kendall »

Your review makes “Batty Wings” sound like a great children’s book. It is rare to find a book that is just for fun without a moral lesson. I look forward to seeing the vivid illustrations you described.
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