Bertie, the Bravest Bat in the Belfry

The Animal Alphabet series by Rosita Bird continues with the story of Bertie, the brave bat who saves his family when exterminators illegally seek to remove them from the church belfry where they live.

Illustrated by Lynn Costelloe, this book introduces the concept of protected species in nature, while showing how the courage of one individual can shape the fortunes of many.