Amara and the Bats: questions to ask and activities to try
Amara loves bats, but they're losing their homes. Amara and the Bats is a charming story about a girl who finds out that one person can make a difference.
What age is it for? Amara and the Bats is best for ages 4–8. Good for: Caring about wildlife and taking action.
Amara and the Bats (Emma Reynolds)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- Caring about wildlife and taking action
Read it and talk about a problem in nature your child cares about. What small thing could you do together?
What it helps with
- Caring for wildlife
- Taking action when something feels too big
- Moving to a new place
- Bats and nocturnal animals
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why did Amara love bats?”
- “What happened to the bats?”
- “How did she feel?”
- “What did she do?”
- “Who helped her?”
- “What could we do to help nature?”
5-minute activities to try together
Bat facts
Find three amazing bat facts, like Amara's collection.
Help a creature
Make a bug hotel or bird feeder for wildlife near you.
Free printables: Amara and the Bats worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
The Happy Hedgerow (Elena Mannion and Erin Brown)
- Best for
- Hedgerows, wildlife and caring for the countryside
- Age
- 4-8
The Emerald Forest (Catherine Ward and Karin Littlewood)
- Best for
- Orangutans, rainforests and losing a home
- Age
- 3-7
Peep Inside Night-Time (Anna Milbourne and Simona Dimitri)
- Best for
- What happens when night falls
- Age
- 1-4
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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