From the Bookshelf of University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education, Primary PGCE 2019-20 …

[close] On the surface, this is a simple, short story about a bat who just loves cherries. However, when Bat's beloved cherries are taken from him, it becomes a story about sharing with friends and being open-minded and accepting of alternative options and change. For Bat, this surprising alternative comes in the shape of a pear, which he ends up loving just as much as his cherries! The large pictures, simple sentences and direct audience address ("Was it you?" who stole Bat's cherries...) make it enjoyable and engaging for a younger audience (Nursery/EYFS).