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Name: Oscar and the Bat
Author: Geoff Waring

In "Oscar and the Bat," a friendly bat becomes an unlikely mentor to a young kitten, teaching him to listen closely to the sounds around him. Through animal calls, bird songs, and even the distant rumble of a thunderstorm, the kitten discovers the rich symphony of the natural world.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Geoff Waring

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