Ari Berk

The sun has finally set, and the sky is painted in deep, dark shades of purple and black. For a young bat named Chiro, this means it is time to leave the safety of his cave and fly out into the world all by himself for the very first time. But the night is vast and full of mysterious shadows, and Chiro is feeling very nervous without his mother by his side. Before he leaves, his mother gives him a special piece of advice: he must use his good sense and rely on his song to guide him. As Chiro bravely flutters into the darkness, he begins to sing. To his amazement, his song bounces off the trees, the pond, and the mountains, painting a perfect picture of the world in his mind. You will be enchanted by this breathtakingly illustrated journey as you watch a timid little bat discover his own inner strength. It is a beautiful story about trusting yourself and finding your way in the dark.