Ari Berk is the author of the Undertaken trilogy and Nightsong,
illustrated by Loren Long. He works in a library filled to the
ceiling with thousands of arcane books and more than a few wondrous
artifacts. When not writing, he moonlights as professor of
mythology and folklore at Central Michigan University. He lives in
Michigan with his wife and son. Visit him at AriBerk.com.
Loren Long illustrated President Barack Obama’s Of Thee I Sing; the
newest version of The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper;
Madonna’s second picture book, Mr. Peabody’s Apples; Nightsong by
Ari Berk; Frank McCourt’s Angela and the Baby Jesus; Love by Matt
de la Peña; and If I Was the Sunshine by Julie Fogliano. He also
wrote and illustrated the Otis series and was part of the Design
Garage for Jon Scieszka’s Trucktown series. Loren’s work has
appeared in Time, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, The Wall Street
Journal, and The Atlantic. He lives with his wife and two sons in
Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him at LorenLong.com.
* "Exquisite design coupled with evocative illustrations enrich
this charming tale of a little bat taking his first solo flight and
how he learns to “see” with his “good sense,” otherwise known as
echolocation.... Young ones will relate to Chiro and cheer as he
gains confidence with his newfound skill and will be deeply
satisfied flying along on his sensory-rich journey."--Kirkus
Reviews, starred review
"There is nothing at all cute about bats, but don’t tell that to
the talented Long...who has managed in the past to make even a
tractor endearing.... Berk’s able storytelling enriches and
elaborates...."
*The New York Times Book Review*
"Ari Berk's (The Secret History of Mermaids) lyrical text and Loren
Long's acrylic-and-graphite nightscapes re-imagine the classic tale
of a young one leaving its nest as a journey of not only
independence but also of creativity.... This lyrical, sumptuous
picture book about a small bat taking his first solo night flight
will inspire confidence in any child trying something new--and
independently--for the first time."
*Shelf Talker*
* "Not since Janell Cannon’s Stellaluna...have readers been
introduced to such a charming young bat learning to navigate his
world.... Acrylic and graphite illustrations reveal a dark night
and a sweet, cuddly bat with a freckled nose and long pointed ears.
Children in groups or one-on-one readings will enjoy hearing about
this endearing character’s adventure."
*School Library Journal, in a starred review*
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