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ANNA HUMPHREY has worked in marketing for a poetry organization, in communications for the Girl Guides of Canada, as an editor for a webzine, as an intern at a decorating magazine and for the government. None of those was quite right, so she started her own freelance writing and editing business on top of writing for kids and teens. She lives in a big, old brick house in Kitchener, Ontario, with her husband and two kids and no bats. Yet. KASS REICH was born in Montreal, Quebec. She works as an artist and educator and has spent the majority of the last decade traveling and living abroad. She now finds herself back in Canada, but this time in Toronto. Kass loves illustrating books for all ages, including Megabat, Megabat and Fancy Cat, Sergeant Billy, Carson Crosses Canada, Hamsters Holding Hands and Dr. Coo and the Pigeon Protest.
One of Amazon.com's Best Children's Books of 2018 One of Fuse's Best Early Chapter Books of 2018 A Canadian Children's Book News Bookseller Recommendation (Winter 2018) One of Quill & Quire's Books of the Year 2018 One of Canadian Children's Book Centre's Favourite Books of The Year 2018 PRAISE FOR Megabat This talking fruit bat charms everyone he meets: a young boy named Daniel, a pigeon love interest, and discerning young readers. --Quill & Quire The miscommunications between humans and a fruit bat are ridiculous yet funny, and Reich's soft illustrations add further, gentle humor. . . . A charming tale. --Kirkus Reviews Megabat is a fast-paced novel that will have young readers wanting more. . . . [A] highly engaging read with hilarious capers, engaging characters, and gorgeous illustrations. . . . Recommended. --CM Magazine A warm tale . . . augmented by amusing graphite illustrations from [Kass] Reich. --Publishers Weekly [Kass] Reich's expressive black-and-white illustrations are filled with detail and texture, especially with Megabat's delightful facial expressions, and help guide the story along. Great for readers who enjoy Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson books. --Booklist Megabat is a delightful story . . . A must for any school or public library, especially as a read-aloud. --Resource Links This is the cutest story I've ever read. A great book for an early reader. --Story Monsters Ink When boy and bat get together, they come to understand one another and join forces against a common enemy in this lively story of Birdgirl, Megabat, Daniel, and their community. --Midwest Book Review
