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Name: Stellaluna
Rating: 4.41129032258 (124 reviews)
Author: Janell Cannon

Written by Janell Cannon, *Stellaluna* tells the story of a young fruit bat who is separated from her mother during a storm and finds herself in an owl's nest. Adopted by the owl family, she learns how to fly, hunt, and communicate like a bird. When she finally meets her own species, she reunites with her mother and helps the owls understand their bat kin. The tale celebrates the enduring bonds of family and friendship that flourish even across seemingly impossible differences. The book has earned widespread acclaim, appearing on the National Education Association's "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children" and winning several awards, including the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.

First publish date: 1990

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Janell Cannon

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