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By Abraham Schroeder, Illustrated by Piotr Parda
5-7
JUVENILE FICTION
44 Pages, 10 x 8.5
Formats: Hardcover Picture Book, PDF
Hardcover Picture Book, $16.99 (US $16.99) (CA $22.99)
ISBN 9780991386604
Rights: WOR
Chicago Review Press (Oct 2014)
Chicago Review Press-Ripple Grove Press
Overview
Join the charismatic gentleman bat on a night time stroll down cobblestone streets where the town is lively and energetic. Along the way he meets his lady friend. Dancing and merriment fill their evening until the weather takes a turn. But not to worry, when you're called the gentleman bat, you always come prepared. The Gentleman Bat is an original story with a timeless appeal. While it takes place in the Victorian-era, it has the universal appeal of two friends, or perhaps more than friends, enjoying a walk together. But what really sets The Gentleman Bat apart are the illustrations. Piotr Parda's watercolor and bamboo pen and ink paintings are meticulously crafted. The Gentleman Bat is sure to become a favorite book for children and the adults in their lives.
Author Biography
Abraham Schroeder is an author, artist, and designer, currently residing in Petaluma, California with his family after living in more than a dozen interesting cities and towns, big and small, from rural Alaska and Montana to Boston, Seattle, and Kyoto. More information can be found on his website, www.TheGentlemanBat.com.
Piotr Parda grew up in Nowy Targ, Poland, and now lives in Somerville, Massachusetts. He has always enjoyed drawing strange creatures and cartoon characters, and has illustrated over thirty books in Poland and the US. His artwork includes drawing, painting, sculpture, and moving images.