Archive | January 19, 2013

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This precious story stars a baby fruit bat named Stellaluna.  During a night flight, an owl swoops in to separate her from her mother.  Her fall lands her in a bird’s nest where she finds 3 baby birds named, Pip, Flitter and Flap.

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Though the mama bird is surprised to find a baby bat among her brood, she accepts Stellaluna but only if she will act like a bird.

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With the encouragement and friendship of her 3 new bird friends, she works hard to fit in knowing she is so very different.

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After flying around one evening and resting on a branch, another bat comes to ask Stellaluna about her funny bird ways.  Through the conversation Stellaluna finds out that this is her mother.

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Even though she is reunited with her mother, her friendship with Pip, Flitter and Flap remains.