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Benjamin Bat: Humility
Benjamin is a boastful bat.
He’s a mighty hunter of moths and bugs who believes flying blind is his superpower. But while showing off for a friend, he becomes the hunted.
If he wants to live with the kind creatures in his forest home, he’d better learn humility and become Benjamin Bat, not Benjamin Brat.
New characters meet old favorites, Boon and Sneaks, in Kathy J. Perry’s ongoing Oakwoods series of warm and delightful animal stories.
He’s a mighty hunter of moths and bugs who believes flying blind is his superpower. But while showing off for a friend, he becomes the hunted.
If he wants to live with the kind creatures in his forest home, he’d better learn humility and become Benjamin Bat, not Benjamin Brat.
New characters meet old favorites, Boon and Sneaks, in Kathy J. Perry’s ongoing Oakwoods series of warm and delightful animal stories.
54 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 2025
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About the author
Kathy J. Perry
15 books263 followersPlanting seeds for tomorrow's leaders, I hope my books will inspire kids and young adults to be confident and of excellent character.
Award-winning author:
Nibbler & Captain Make Peace - Bronze Award for children's fiction in 2019 with The Wishing Shelf. (From the Bandana Acres series)
Emeline -A Journey - Finalist Award in the young adult category from both The Wishing Shelf (2020) AND Book Excellence Awards, 2021.
Author & Speaker of stories for children and teens with compelling plots and memorable characters.
Emeline-A Journey, a young adult historical adventure and companion journal - My Journey (guided journal). Published 2nd edition, illustrated 8/1/23 under the title A Journey.
My Bandana Acres Journal (guided journal for ages 8-12).
Released the sequel to Emeline's story: Finding Strength: During the Panic of 1893. (2024)
Released new 5- book early reader chapter book series: Oakwoods, April, 2025.
Member of ALLI (Alliance of Independent Authors). and The History Quill
Award-winning author:
Nibbler & Captain Make Peace - Bronze Award for children's fiction in 2019 with The Wishing Shelf. (From the Bandana Acres series)
Emeline -A Journey - Finalist Award in the young adult category from both The Wishing Shelf (2020) AND Book Excellence Awards, 2021.
Author & Speaker of stories for children and teens with compelling plots and memorable characters.
Emeline-A Journey, a young adult historical adventure and companion journal - My Journey (guided journal). Published 2nd edition, illustrated 8/1/23 under the title A Journey.
My Bandana Acres Journal (guided journal for ages 8-12).
Released the sequel to Emeline's story: Finding Strength: During the Panic of 1893. (2024)
Released new 5- book early reader chapter book series: Oakwoods, April, 2025.
Member of ALLI (Alliance of Independent Authors). and The History Quill
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June 25, 2025
In Benjamin Bat Kathy Perry looks at the theme of humility in a way young children can understand.
Benjamin thinks very highly of himself, a trait which gets him wounded. Boon, the neighborhood turkey vulture, helps Benjamin heal - both physically and from his attitude.
Each chapter opens with a cute, whimsical illustration by Claudia Gadotti. The illustrations give readers a glimpse into what is coming in the chapter.
The book closes with discussion questions, a glossary, and a Did You Know section. Because of these additions the book would be a good choice for homeschooling or traditional school reading groups.
Benjamin Bat, and the other books in the Oakwoods series, would make a great addition to the early reader section of a K-12 Christian school library.
I received a complimentary copy of Benjamin Bat. This is my honest review.
Benjamin thinks very highly of himself, a trait which gets him wounded. Boon, the neighborhood turkey vulture, helps Benjamin heal - both physically and from his attitude.
Each chapter opens with a cute, whimsical illustration by Claudia Gadotti. The illustrations give readers a glimpse into what is coming in the chapter.
The book closes with discussion questions, a glossary, and a Did You Know section. Because of these additions the book would be a good choice for homeschooling or traditional school reading groups.
Benjamin Bat, and the other books in the Oakwoods series, would make a great addition to the early reader section of a K-12 Christian school library.
I received a complimentary copy of Benjamin Bat. This is my honest review.
June 29, 2025
This is an author that my kids have enjoyed several books by. When I saw she was coming out with this new series we knew we had to read them all! So, when I got the chance to review them it was a no brainer! Of course we wanted to!
This series is super sweet. You get to meet some less than desirables. The animals that most people don’t like are the stars of this show. We’ve got a skunk and a bat just to name a few. Fun story, my mom actually has always wanted to have a pet skunk because her grandma did. I am not of the same persuasion.
When I was at our local homeschool conference this past spring I had the chance to chat with the author about this series. It was just coming out them and we discussed how we had read all of her others and couldn’t wait to read this one! Let me tell you a bit about each of the books and what we loved.
The artwork in these is amazing! I loved it. It was engaging for children but also timeless and reminded me of some other animal book series I’ve read.
Benjamin Bat
Okay, I think bats are retty cool. They are a great part of the ecosystem on our farm and I’m AOK with having bat boxes and inviting htem in.
Benjamin Bat has a problem though. He’s a boastful bat. He’s all swollen up with his own pride. Surely he is the most important animal around?!
He has to learn a lesson in humility as he becomes the hunted instead of the hunter when he’s showing off for his friends. Again, another super cute book with a wonderful message that you’re not going to want to miss out on reading.
Recap
I hope you get the chance to read this whole series! It’s sweet and teaches some great leassons. If you do get the chance to read this series make sure you check out all the other wonderful books by this author. They will not dissapoint.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
This series is super sweet. You get to meet some less than desirables. The animals that most people don’t like are the stars of this show. We’ve got a skunk and a bat just to name a few. Fun story, my mom actually has always wanted to have a pet skunk because her grandma did. I am not of the same persuasion.
When I was at our local homeschool conference this past spring I had the chance to chat with the author about this series. It was just coming out them and we discussed how we had read all of her others and couldn’t wait to read this one! Let me tell you a bit about each of the books and what we loved.
The artwork in these is amazing! I loved it. It was engaging for children but also timeless and reminded me of some other animal book series I’ve read.
Benjamin Bat
Okay, I think bats are retty cool. They are a great part of the ecosystem on our farm and I’m AOK with having bat boxes and inviting htem in.
Benjamin Bat has a problem though. He’s a boastful bat. He’s all swollen up with his own pride. Surely he is the most important animal around?!
He has to learn a lesson in humility as he becomes the hunted instead of the hunter when he’s showing off for his friends. Again, another super cute book with a wonderful message that you’re not going to want to miss out on reading.
Recap
I hope you get the chance to read this whole series! It’s sweet and teaches some great leassons. If you do get the chance to read this series make sure you check out all the other wonderful books by this author. They will not dissapoint.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
June 23, 2025
The Oakwoods Series charmed me with its sweet, woodland setting and delightful animal characters that reminded me of beloved favorites like Heartwood Hotel and The Adventures of TumTum and Nutmeg. Each story holds charming illustrations and short adventures with character-building themes, perfect for young readers—and for parents or educators looking for fiction that’s both wholesome and educational. I loved how the author weaves real-life animal facts into the stories, grounding the stories in nature and giving them an added layer of richness. We enjoyed the series as read-alouds in our home.
Benjamin Bat’s story is that of selfish conceit and ego. A tangle with an owl leaves him unable to fly and he learns the value of humbling himself and being grateful for a new friends who help him in a time of need.
At the end of the book was a discussion guide that made reviewing the stories for comprehension and learning fun, a glossary for understanding big words, and a Did You Know? section of exciting, educational content that we enjoyed!
The stories aren’t just adorable—they’re purposeful and encouraging. I recommend The Oakwood’s Series to families, homeschoolers, and anyone looking for character-driven tales that spark wonder, teach truth and build strong morals.
Note: These stories are not faith-based.
* I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary e-copy of this book from the author. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to write a positive review.
Benjamin Bat’s story is that of selfish conceit and ego. A tangle with an owl leaves him unable to fly and he learns the value of humbling himself and being grateful for a new friends who help him in a time of need.
At the end of the book was a discussion guide that made reviewing the stories for comprehension and learning fun, a glossary for understanding big words, and a Did You Know? section of exciting, educational content that we enjoyed!
The stories aren’t just adorable—they’re purposeful and encouraging. I recommend The Oakwood’s Series to families, homeschoolers, and anyone looking for character-driven tales that spark wonder, teach truth and build strong morals.
Note: These stories are not faith-based.
* I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary e-copy of this book from the author. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to write a positive review.
June 25, 2025
These are very cute books. Each one portrays an animal interacting with the other animals around it, and learning character lessons. One learns to be diligent, another to be thankful, and another to be humble. The pictures are delightful. Young children who like animals will love these stories. My youngest is one of those animal lovers. I read her one of these books, and she told me at the end that she loved the way the animals worked together, and their relationship. That one happened to be a bit of a romance, which she loves. I’m saving the other ones for reading to her later, when we’re traveling.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author, and these are my honest thoughts about it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author, and these are my honest thoughts about it.
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