The Bat in My Pocket: A Memorable Friendship [Paperback]

Amanda Lollar (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Capra Pr (May 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884963470
• ISBN-13: 978-0884963479
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,697,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Field Guides > Mammals

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amanda is a Great Ambassador for Bats!, July 4, 2000

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Book Addict "Sharon" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bat in My Pocket: A Memorable Friendship (Paperback)

This book really makes a person realize that bats -- for all the bad publicity and myths around them -- are really wonderful creatures with distinct personalities and a lot to offer. Amanda writes a warm story with great detail about bat behavior and her own personal growth. I like that she doesn't sugarcoat the problems she had and that it is apparent keeping bats (and all wildlife, really) is not only unwise (and probably illegal) for the normal person but a difficult and challenging task. If everyone read this book, there would be a lot better understanding of the important role bats play in the environment and why they should be appreciated rather than feared.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent story of an extraordinary relationship!, December 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bat in My Pocket: A Memorable Friendship (Paperback)

I have met Amanda and now consider her a friend. After reading her book, it made me realize how wonderful Amanda is, and inspired me to begin learning even more about bats. In this endeavor, I have began working as a wildlife rescuer and am learning the joys and heartaches of the rehabilitation of these wonderful, gentle, benevolent creatures God has gifted us with. I recommend this book to every teacher, parent, wildlife enthusiast, scout leader, youth minister, or anyone else who has the ability to change the stereotypical image that bats have!!!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Don't Know Beans About Bats Until You've Read This Book, November 25, 2002

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cindy myers (San Diego, Ca. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bat in My Pocket: A Memorable Friendship (Paperback)

This little book revealed the true personalities and capabilities of one of the most misunderstood mammals on earth. I used to think bats were cute, like mice with wings, until I read The Bat In My Pocket several years ago. The author helps people understand that bats are gentle, intelligent, long-lived and highly beneficial, by telling the tale of the injured bat she rescued and befriended one summer day. The little bat, Sunshine, captured Amanda Lollar's heart and will do the same to yours.