When the Bats Leave: Guardians of the Night

Description

Explore the secret life of the night and discover why bats are the unsung heroes of our environment.

Under the arches of the New York bridges, a hidden world wakes up as the city sleeps. Meet Eldor, a 150-year-old bat; Luna, the moonlight-drinking butterfly; and Lucy, the energetic firefly. Together, they serve as the “night gardeners,” keeping the ecosystem in balance. But when the lights grow too bright and the trees disappear, the bats begin to leave—leaving the riverbanks vulnerable to pests and imbalance.

When the Bats Leave is a beautifully told tale that introduces children to the concept of bioindicators. Through the eyes of these nocturnal friends, readers learn how bats control insect populations, pollinate night-blooming flowers, and help forests grow. As part of The Route of Water Initiative, this book provides practical steps for kids to help, from building bat houses to planting moonflowers. A must-read for any young environmentalist curious about the magic and importance of the natural world after dark.