The Bat Who Didn't Like the Dark

the adorable new story from the creator The Duck who Didn't Like Water

By: Steve Small

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Hardcover | 22 October 2026

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Format
Hardcover

Age
3 - 99

Dimensions(cm)
28.7 x 20.6 x 1.0

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There was once a bat who didn't like the dark but kept that fear deep inside. Then one night, lost in the dark woods, the bat meets an owl who guides the bat home. Along the way, they encounter the magical sights, sounds and fellow creatures of the night as the bat comes to see that sometimes it's in the darkest night that all the stars shine extra bright...

This latest author-illustrator picture book from Steve Small is the perfect companion to his previous beloved titles The Duck Who Didn't Like Water and The Hare who Wouldn't Share. Exquisitely illustrated, warm and empathetic, this is sure to become a future classic.

A moving story of bravery and overcoming fear - with a little help from our friends.
Stunning, atmospheric illustrations from Waterstones Prize and Oscar's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Steve Small
Perfect for sharing with little ones who are afraid of the dark.

Also by Steve Small:

The Duck Who Didn't Like Water
Wellington's Big Day Out
Brave Little Bear
The Hare who Wouldn't Share

Written by Smriti Halls and illustrated by Steve Small:

I'm Sticking with You
I'm Sticking with You Too
Let's Stick Together
Tiny Tiger says Why Can't I?
Tiny Tiger says I Don't Want To!

About the Author

Steve Small has worked in animation for over thirty years as a director, designer, and animator. The work has earned him an Emmy nomination and varied from Disney features to designing and directing shorts, TV series, and commercials. He's the illustrator of I'm Sticking with You and the Tiny Tiger, Big Feelings series, both written by Smriti Prasadam-Halls, and the author-illustrator of The Duck Who Didn't Like Water, The Hare Who Wouldn't Share, The Bat Who Didn't Like the Dark, Wellington's Big Day Out, and Brave Little Bear. His books have been translated into over thirty-five languages. Steve lives in London.

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