Bertie the Very Blind Bat

The Bit Different Collection

Children - Picture Book
26 Pages
Reviewed on 03/25/2022
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Author Biography

I'm a mother of 2 amazing girls and we have always loved children's books.
My personal experience of living with a chronic pain condition first inspired the themes in my books alongside my experiences as a teacher and working in pastoral care.
I hope that my stories offer a gentle way for parents to be able to introduce their children to differences, medical issues and other sensitive issues and I also hope that they encourage children to learn to be accepting of each other and themselves.

    Book Review

Reviewed by Rylanne Burdette for Readers' Favorite

Bertie is a bat with very poor eyesight, but that doesn’t stop him from living his life to the full. Although he sometimes struggles with not being able to see, he tries his best to keep a positive outlook. One night, Bertie gets trapped in the back of a van, having flown inside when the doors were wide open, thinking it might be a cave. The bat gets scared and criticizes himself for not being able to see, but he soon realizes that he is a strong bat who can get out of the situation safely. Joanne Moore’s Bertie the Very Blind Bat (The Bit Different Collection) is an engaging story that all children should read.

I enjoyed everything about Bertie the Very Blind Bat! The illustrations, dialogue, and Bertie himself were wonderful to experience. This is a very uplifting story that promotes being unique in who we are. Even though nobody is perfect, and there may be things we want to change about ourselves, we have a place in this world and were made for a purpose. I had such a fun time reading this book and think it will be an encouragement to all children as well as their parents. I would recommend this story by Joanne Moore to every family with young children. It is not just a fun tale about a bat, but also provides a heartwarming lesson that everyone deserves to learn and take to heart.

Hallie

A fabulous book that teaches children to celebrate their differences and embrace what makes them unique!

G Moore

Fantastic book with a powerful message. Looking forward to the next in the collection.

Bethany Emmerson

A lovely book that has a great story. It engages the children and uses rhyme effectively. It’s great to know that being different is super hand having a book for children that celebrates this is wonderful. The illustration is fantastic, my children loved it. Looking forward to the next in the series.

Alastair McClelland

This is a lovely child friendly book, with a strong simple message that they can understand. Everyone is different but we all contribute. Along with the storyline, it is illustrated to appeal to children and parents. I hope it is the first of a series of books covering other disabilities.

Shirley

My kids loved this book, and were captivated until the end. A lovely story about a bat who is different but his differences are what makes him special and unique. An excellent message for kids to hear. Beautifully illustrated and well written, a book I'd certainly recommend for children.

M H

What an amazing book for introducing young children to difference and to the challenges that some people face. The message about inclusivity is so clear and the story also would help those with a difference or disability to recognise their own strengths and see themselves as the hero's that they are. The illustrations are gorgeous, the story is uplifting and Bertie is just so cute and lovable as a character. My kids loved it and we will definitely be buying future books in this collection.

Anonymous

This book is brilliant! I recommend it to all. It’s beautifully written & the illustrations are fabulous! I’ll be sending it in to my children’s school & nursery. It will also come in useful at work if/when I am working with children (Psychologist). Thank you for making this book for us all to enjoy, from a mum with different children….5 yr old partially deaf son & 9 month old Cerebal Palsy baby x

Donna

What a lovely book for any child. Beautifully written and illustrated. Love the way the rhyme continues throughout and the most important message is the one to that child who does feel that little bit different than everyone around them. Well done to all involved cannot wait for the next one

Nicholas

What a lovely book. A celebration of being different told to children in a fun way. Children will love the rhyming that threads through it and the repeated refrains that they can join in with make it so much fun.
Cute illustrations make the character come to life.
A great way to teach children that we are all different and,that is just fine

Annette

This book is wonderful and I highly recommend it ! Bertie is a lovable character who overcomes his disability and shows his resilience. The story flows beautifully, and is written in rhyme that works so well. The clear illustrations bring Bertie and his adventures to life , perfect for young children who love a good story. As a former Primary School teacher, I can see how much enjoyment could be got from this book at story time,and through the curriculum. I cannot wait for more from "The Bit Different collection" . A superb book to start off the collection !

Jacqueline

My boys aged 2 and 5 loved this book. Would also be good for older children too to spark a good discussion. It’s so important for little ones to learn that everyone is different & equally wonderful in their own way. Fantastic book, we can’t wait for the rest of the series.

Sarah

Amazing and Heartwarming ❤️

This book is beautifully written and wonderfully illustrated. It’s shares an important message about inclusivity, whilst making you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It was a huge hit with my 6 year old. Can’t wait to read more of the collection!

Mrs D

Sparked great questions & topics to chat about

My girls (5 & 8) and I absolutely loved this book. They loved Bertie and thought he was very cute and his difficulty with his vision sparked great conversation. In a world where kids face social pressures of trying to ‘fit in’ it’s great to open conversations at a young age about differences and that they can be a super power.

LSA

Cute book celebrating differences.

Rhyming text with beautiful illustrations. Bertie the Bat needs to find his inner strength and learn to believe in his own abilities to be able to get out of a tricky situation. This is a wonderful book for anyone who is or feels a bit different. To be able to relate to and cheer Bertie on. Additionally anyone can enjoy the story that can also open up interesting discussions about acceptance and inclusiveness.

Hollie P

I bought this story to help my daughter understand that everyone is different but all have our own talents. I have to say it got the point across in a beautiful way. Gorgeous rhyming book with lovely illustrations. I'm going to share with all of my mammy friends.

L Duffy

Such a lovely story!
This is such a lovely story book - I can’t wait to share it with my class. I’ll use it to open up a circle time activity about how everyone is different and unique in their own special ways.

Chris B

A great read for young and old children. When I saw this on sale I was very excited to purchase this for my daughter , she loves books that rhyme and this book kept her engaged throughout , it's well written with great pictures

Amazon buyer

A lovely book with a rhyming story and beautifully illustrated. I like the fact that this book promote a very important message that it’s ok to be different. I look forward to the next book in “ the bit different collection”

Jennifer

My little boy (18 months) has finally started to pick up books for me to read to him and he absolutely loves animals. So any excuse for a new book based on an animal he hadn't seen before was perfect!

After reading the book a few times to him already, he loves it. It is a great addition to our book collection, and currently a firm favourite

Kathryn B

This is a great first book to the series easy to read and for little ones to understand. Beautifully illustrated. Looking forward to seeing more from this author

C Stewart

Gorgeous book. Bought this book for my little boy and another copy for my nieces and nephews. We all read it together for the first time and it is a big hit. They all took turns to do Bertie's "shriek" too. A brilliant addition to a little ones book collection with a fantastic story and a beautiful message. Thank you for creating this.

Katy

Bought this book for my 8 and 6 year old but will be using it as work as well. My kids love the rhyming story and beautiful illustrations. I love the message behind the book. I’m a child therapist so will be using it at work as it really hits the mark for children who might be struggling with being ‘a bit different’

Z Eccles

I bought this book for my niece for Christmas! The first time I read it to her she gave it the thumbs up. A really enjoyable read with a superb message and the illustrations are adorable! Fantastic book!

G Cheetham

We received this book Sunday and my 7 year old son has read it 6 times already. We absolutely loved it. He read about there being more in the “The Bit Different Collection” and has made me promise that we will buy them all as and when available. Would highly recommend

Christine

What a fantastic book. Every child should read this! My son loved the illustrations and he enjoyed chatting after about what made him different (and amazing)
Who knew bats were so cute!!

Lorraine

What a fantastic book! My daughter loved it so much that I bought one for a friends little girl too and she also loves it. Please write more! The illustrations are great fun too.

Amazon customer

An incredible message

A well written, easy to follow story that brings light to individual differences.

Amazon customer

A beautifully told story which lets children know being a little bit different is a wonderful thing. The rhyming and repeated phrase engages children and means they can join in. We can’t wait for another book in this series ❤️

Emma B

This book caught my eye as my son is nightblind just like Bertie and It was the perfect book to explain he’s amazing despite his issues. It’s a beautiful story and amazingly written. I can’t wait for the next in the series.

Graham

Grandkids loved it.
A wonderful book with such a positive message about embracing differences and celebrating our uniqueness. my grandkids all loved the story and can’t wait for any future books from the collection!”

Amazon buyer

This is a brilliant book and a great way to teach children that we are all different. I highly recommend it.

Amazon customer

A well written and beautifully illustrated book celebrating the joys of being a little bit different!

SAM

The most beautiful book to show differences and inclusivity. Cannot wait for more books from the season

Amazon customer

Highly recommended ❤️

G Hill

Beautiful written and illustrated, I love the sentiment of the story!

Amazon customer

My children (8yrs and 10yrs) loved this book

M Barnes

What a gorgeous childrens book, beautiful illustration and lovely story; Topped off by the fact it rhymes throughout. The book has represented difference and uniqueness in a perfect way for kids to understand, learn about and be proud of . We love the book and Bertie

Hannah

I love this book! The illustrations are beautiful and the message and story telling are a testament to the talent of the author who is shining a light on a subject dear to my heart. We’re all a little bit different and this is what makes the world a wonderful place! A must for young children!!

G.M

This book is fantastic. A really great story for encouraging inclusivity and being proud of differences and what makes us all unique. The fact that this is written in rhyme is an added bonus. The illustrations are perfect and so appealing to children; Bertie is so cute. Looking forward to the next book.

Elidah

This book had a beautiful message and was well written , a great way to teach children about how it’s ok to be different and unique ❤️

Kimberley H

An adorably entertaining tale of an adorably sweet bat! Now I need to read all the rest!!

Zalina

Bertie is a fighter! Bertie reminds us all that being different is ok. That it is ok to do one things great and other things not so much! Very inspiring story!

Geraldine

This adorable story emphasizes the importance of focusing on strengths. Despite’s Bertie’s inability to see, his uses his superpowers to get himself out of a sticky situation. A much needed book to fill the gap in children’s literature about individual differences.

Courtney

Wonderful book for so many reasons!

This book is wonderfully written and contains the cutest illustrations. As I teacher this book is going to make a wonderful addition to my collection for so many reasons. I think I'll be especially useful for a poetry unit as it contains great use of onomatopoeia as well as graphics and punctuation. The best part is the message of inclusivity and how we are all just a little bit different. It's great way to learn to embrace our uniqueness we all bring to our world. Highly recommend.

Tio B

Nice book

Kindle customer

Beautiful illustrations and a lovely inclusive message

This book is a perfect way to help children learn about differences and to understand that being a bit different is what makes us all unique.

E Quayle

Such a lovely and heart warming story, great message and beautiful illustrations. A story to share with all children and a celebration of diversity!

SCS

Such a great book, my kids not only loved the story but they thought the illustration was incredible too. Really easy to read, great message for kids and lovely rhyme so kids can get involved. Fab book all round. We love Bertie

J Burrow

Highly recommend this great book, my little girl and her friends at nursery loved listening to their teacher reading it to them.

Ryan

My son who is eight years old and I loved reading this cute book together and we really liked the wonderful illustrations

G Brady

Well written and illustrated! Children are going to love this book! Great self esteem and confidence builder!