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Matt the Bat and the Bird of the Year

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$21.99
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Author: Catherine Budai
Illustrator: Clare Cudmore-Neame
Age Range: 2 - 8 years
ISBN: 9780473723873
Release date: 30 August 2025

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Inspired by the unforgettable moment a bat won New Zealand’s Bird of the Year in 2021, this charming picture book follows young Matt the Bat on his quest to achieve the impossible; take out the top spot in Forest & Bird’s famous competition.

There’s just one tiny issue: Matt isn’t a bird.

As he battles self-doubt and public outcry, Matt stays true to his mission to stand up for bats everywhere. With courage and heart, he proves that even the most unexpected voices deserve to be heard.

A celebration of difference, determination, and the power of showing up, Matt the Bat is a story for every young reader who’s ever felt a little out of place.

$1 from every copy sold is donated to Forest & Bird to support their conservation work across Aotearoa.

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Anna P.
Johnsonville,
New Zealand
Fri 18 Sep 2025
Beautifully written and illustrated. A wonderful children’s story with an important message on what can be possible when stepping out of your comfort zone
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