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Megabat #2
Megabat and Fancy Cat
A sweet and hilarious chapter book about a boy and a bat, two unlikely friends who bond over loneliness, jellyrolls and Darth Vader.
Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. AND it's haunted . . . or is it?
Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself and accidentally scaring the people who live there.
Daniel realizes it's not a ghost in his new house. It's a bat. And he can talk. And he's actually kind of cute.
Megabat realizes that not every human wants to whack him with a broom. This one shares his smooshfruit.
Add some buttermelon, juice boxes, a lightsaber and a common enemy and you've got a new friendship in the making!
This charming, funny story is brought to life by Kass Reich's warm and adorable illustrations. There's never been a bat this cute -- readers will be rooting for Megabat and Daniel from page one!
Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. AND it's haunted . . . or is it?
Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself and accidentally scaring the people who live there.
Daniel realizes it's not a ghost in his new house. It's a bat. And he can talk. And he's actually kind of cute.
Megabat realizes that not every human wants to whack him with a broom. This one shares his smooshfruit.
Add some buttermelon, juice boxes, a lightsaber and a common enemy and you've got a new friendship in the making!
This charming, funny story is brought to life by Kass Reich's warm and adorable illustrations. There's never been a bat this cute -- readers will be rooting for Megabat and Daniel from page one!
176 pages, Hardcover
Published April 2, 2019
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About the author
Anna Humphrey
29 books112 followersAnna Humphrey is the author of Rhymes with Cupid (HarperTeen, 2010), Mission (Un)Popular (Disney/Hyperion Books for Children, 2011), Ruby Goldberg's Bright Idea (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2014) and Clara Humble & the Not-So-Super Powers (OwlKids Books, 2016)—all books for young readers. She lives in Kitchener, Ontario with her husband and kids.
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February 25, 2021
This is a super cute chapter book for children, containing valuable life lessons of friendship, compassion, and forgiveness.
April 8, 2019
Nope... not for me. I find the illustrations to be way to sketchy. The story wasn't bad, a bit too light, closer to children book by its subjects than middle-grade, but for me it was the character that kill it. I didn't like Megabat, it just have nothing extraordinary or unique to make it stand out and just no personality. It was mostly the same with the cat. Completely blank character. Too bad...
April 13, 2019
Megabat is back! But along with his pigeon friend, there's a new addition to the family. One that Megabat isn't very excited for!
It's almost Christmas, and Megabat is settled with Daniel's family for good. But, as the family is ready to celebrate the "dead tree day" with presents, Megabat will witness an unpleasant surprise: there's a new member in the family. A beautiful cat. And Daniel is excited! Megabat? Not so much.
As Daniel starts paying more and more attention to the newly adopted family member, Megabat is scared that he won't be loved anymore. Surely, he can find a way to get rid of this hairy four-legged thing? This is definitely the beginning of a new adventure!
A dearly loved character our friend Megabat is back! This is the second book about the adventures of this adorable little bat in his new home, and it's absolutely delightful! Funny at times, and serious when it needs to be, this is a story about jealousy, insecurities, friendship, but, above all else, a story about love. With the help of our little friends, young readers will spend their time enjoying a delightful story, while at the same time they will learn that love isn't divided; instead, it multiplies, and it grows stronger and stronger.
Megabat is a tender story ideal for middle school children, and it's especially useful when a new member is about to join a family. It works great as a read-along with the parents, too! Highly recommended.
It's almost Christmas, and Megabat is settled with Daniel's family for good. But, as the family is ready to celebrate the "dead tree day" with presents, Megabat will witness an unpleasant surprise: there's a new member in the family. A beautiful cat. And Daniel is excited! Megabat? Not so much.
As Daniel starts paying more and more attention to the newly adopted family member, Megabat is scared that he won't be loved anymore. Surely, he can find a way to get rid of this hairy four-legged thing? This is definitely the beginning of a new adventure!
A dearly loved character our friend Megabat is back! This is the second book about the adventures of this adorable little bat in his new home, and it's absolutely delightful! Funny at times, and serious when it needs to be, this is a story about jealousy, insecurities, friendship, but, above all else, a story about love. With the help of our little friends, young readers will spend their time enjoying a delightful story, while at the same time they will learn that love isn't divided; instead, it multiplies, and it grows stronger and stronger.
Megabat is a tender story ideal for middle school children, and it's especially useful when a new member is about to join a family. It works great as a read-along with the parents, too! Highly recommended.
April 6, 2019
A fun and silly follow-up to the amazing Megabat! Megabat and his girlfriend, Birdgirl, are gearing up for Christmas at Daniel's house, but the horrible fluffy rats (squirrels) are eating all of Birdgirl's seed. THEN PRISCILLA COMES. The cat takes Daniel's attention away and Megabat has to learn to accept change and make new friends.
July 16, 2019
This is the first book of the Mega bat series that I have read, but it was a delightful book that you can pick up without even having the first one.
In this installment though, Megabat is not a fan of the new family member, the fancy cat Priscilla, and he is angry and sad about all the attention she is getting. His friend Daniel likes the cat and he doesn't understand why, she is always hiding and is just no fun. Megabat does everything in his power to get rid of her and in the process causes an lot of problems for Daniel and the family.
Megabat is a cute little bat that just wants to be loved and it shows in this book. It will be a great one to teach kids about sharing love and how easy it is for jealousy to show up in normal, everyday things.
The book is a quick read and it includes illustrations throughout which are additionally adorable and fun.
In this installment though, Megabat is not a fan of the new family member, the fancy cat Priscilla, and he is angry and sad about all the attention she is getting. His friend Daniel likes the cat and he doesn't understand why, she is always hiding and is just no fun. Megabat does everything in his power to get rid of her and in the process causes an lot of problems for Daniel and the family.
Megabat is a cute little bat that just wants to be loved and it shows in this book. It will be a great one to teach kids about sharing love and how easy it is for jealousy to show up in normal, everyday things.
The book is a quick read and it includes illustrations throughout which are additionally adorable and fun.
November 22, 2019
Megabat is mega awesome! It really is hard to often find easy-early chapter books to share with my kid at the moment that is also interesting and engaging for me to read. I found the first Megabat by chance at the library, and I'm sure glad I did. It's fun, funny, and a quick read. My kid laughs frequently, relates to the characters, and engaged in the story the whole time. Don't miss this series. The next one comes out next year, and I can't wait!
February 3, 2020
I'm officially a Megabat fan! This is technically a sequel but you don't need to read the series in order to follow this adorable sibling rivalry plot. Lots of lessons to be learned in a tiny, middle school novel. Looking forward to next Megabat adventure.
September 25, 2019
Megabat is such an adorable little creature and he's just as lovable in this book as in the first! This is a great series for early readers.
September 9, 2020
This is such a cute story that my kid self would enjoy as much as my present self did!
March 29, 2021
Christmas is here, and Megabat is super excited to experience the holidays with Daniel. They have all sorts of plans. But when Daniel gets a cat named Priscilla for Christmas, Megabat starts turning a little green with envy and plots to get rid of the cat. Meanwhile, Birdgirl is trying to figure out how to get bird seed away from the thieving fluffy rats (aka squirrels).
I really like the unexpected twist in this. One character is a great example of turning the other cheek and repaying unkindness with great kindness. The feelings Megabat experiences are all too common for elementary kids when a new friend comes on the scene, and hopefully they can learn great things from the story. A nice Christmas tale with a feel good ending perfect for holiday reading, or any time you want a heartfelt animal story. The large font and illustrations make this seemingly good sized book an actually quick read and will make lower grade readers stretching their wings or reluctant middle grade readers feel very accomplished with how quick they can finish it.
Notes on content: Some unkind acts but the character does ask for genuine forgiveness and things are in a much better place by the end.
I really like the unexpected twist in this. One character is a great example of turning the other cheek and repaying unkindness with great kindness. The feelings Megabat experiences are all too common for elementary kids when a new friend comes on the scene, and hopefully they can learn great things from the story. A nice Christmas tale with a feel good ending perfect for holiday reading, or any time you want a heartfelt animal story. The large font and illustrations make this seemingly good sized book an actually quick read and will make lower grade readers stretching their wings or reluctant middle grade readers feel very accomplished with how quick they can finish it.
Notes on content: Some unkind acts but the character does ask for genuine forgiveness and things are in a much better place by the end.
April 30, 2019
3.5 stars
On review is Megabat and Fancy Cat, the second entry in the funny, sometimes offbeat and sweet Megabat series, written by the Canadian duo of author Anna Humphrey, and illustrator by Kass Reich. In book one, readers get to meet young protagonist Daniel, his parents, and how Daniel is adjusting to a new house in a new city. While Daniel is trying to make his way through feeling a bit sad and out of sorts, he discovers a tiny fruit bat (also sad and far away from home!) living in his house. Megabat and Daniel quickly commiserate over their sadness and become friends, bonding over Star Wars and delicious snacks (like smooshfruit). When Megabat and Fancy Cat begins, Daniel, his parents (and Megabat, still in careful hiding from grownups) are celebrating Christmas when Daniel is surprised by the present of a gorgeous, fluffy purebred cat named Priscilla! Megabat is immediately taken aback and distrustful of cat, trying to get Priscilla into trouble and out of his and Daniel's life: if Daniel grows to love Priscilla, how will he possibly have enough room in his heart to also love Megabat? Megabat and Fancy Cat is a solid sophomore entry, and I would suggest interested readers begin with the first book for a chance to experience Daniel and Megabat's first steps into friendship. This is sweetly funny story, carrying over characters like Megabat's love Birdgirl (the cleverest pigeon), Daniel's neighbor and friend Talia, as well as standout story features such as Megabat's wonderfully peculiar way of speaking! No big spoilers here, but Priscilla ends up being a very cool, unexpected friend, and she will likely be a great and savvy companion in Megabat, Daniel, and Birdgirl's future adventures.
I received a copy of this title courtesy of Tundra Books/Penguin Random House Canada in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and comments are my own.
May 23, 2019
This is the first book I’ve read with a bat as the main character! I don’t like bats, because we had one in our house years ago and it was very creepy. However, this Megabat is adorable!
I loved the way Megabat speaks. He sounded like a child. He uses the wrong verbs and pronouns, which was cute and innocent. He is dating a pigeon, called Birdgirl. The bird only coos, and doesn’t speak English. Megabat has a continuous feud going on with the squirrels in the yard, which he calls “puffer rats.” I loved the way he saw the world.
In this story, Megabat doesn’t like that Daniel has a new pet cat. He doesn’t like the attention that the cat receives, so he does a series of things to get the cat in trouble, but he only ends up getting himself or Daniel in trouble instead. Though he is a bat, this story could be relatable to kids if they get a new sibling or classmate who threatens their position. They would have to learn how to accept this new person rather than get rid of them, since we all have to deal with new people at some point in our lives.
This was a fun story! It would be great for kids or adults.
Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the way Megabat speaks. He sounded like a child. He uses the wrong verbs and pronouns, which was cute and innocent. He is dating a pigeon, called Birdgirl. The bird only coos, and doesn’t speak English. Megabat has a continuous feud going on with the squirrels in the yard, which he calls “puffer rats.” I loved the way he saw the world.
In this story, Megabat doesn’t like that Daniel has a new pet cat. He doesn’t like the attention that the cat receives, so he does a series of things to get the cat in trouble, but he only ends up getting himself or Daniel in trouble instead. Though he is a bat, this story could be relatable to kids if they get a new sibling or classmate who threatens their position. They would have to learn how to accept this new person rather than get rid of them, since we all have to deal with new people at some point in our lives.
This was a fun story! It would be great for kids or adults.
Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 28, 2019
I received a free advanced copy of this book from the LibraryThing Early Reviewers giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun chapter book for elementary level readers. It is a twist on the “this is my house/family and there’s now a new member invading my space” story line. Megabat is a talking fruit bat who lives with a human named Daniel and his family. None of the adults know about Megabat or that he can talk. Everything’s going great for Megabat until Daniel’s family adopts a cat named Priscilla. Megabat thinks that the cat will come between him and Daniel’s friendship, so Megabat sets out to get the cat kicked out of the house. He pulls pranks, tries to sell the cat online for a $1 and is happy when the cat finally runs away after the door is left open. Of course, Megabat has a change of heart when he realizes how much Daniel misses the cat and when the cat comes back to help Megabat and his pigeon girlfriend Birdgirl fight off the “puffer rats” (AKA squirrels) that are going after Birdgirl’s seeds. The story has a cute ending when Megabat realizes that Daniel will love him no matter what because his love “grows like a seed.” Overall, a cute addition to the Megabat series.
This was a fun chapter book for elementary level readers. It is a twist on the “this is my house/family and there’s now a new member invading my space” story line. Megabat is a talking fruit bat who lives with a human named Daniel and his family. None of the adults know about Megabat or that he can talk. Everything’s going great for Megabat until Daniel’s family adopts a cat named Priscilla. Megabat thinks that the cat will come between him and Daniel’s friendship, so Megabat sets out to get the cat kicked out of the house. He pulls pranks, tries to sell the cat online for a $1 and is happy when the cat finally runs away after the door is left open. Of course, Megabat has a change of heart when he realizes how much Daniel misses the cat and when the cat comes back to help Megabat and his pigeon girlfriend Birdgirl fight off the “puffer rats” (AKA squirrels) that are going after Birdgirl’s seeds. The story has a cute ending when Megabat realizes that Daniel will love him no matter what because his love “grows like a seed.” Overall, a cute addition to the Megabat series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2019
“Megabat and Fancy Cat” bring the same great fun as was shown in “Megabat”. Megabat is still cute and adorable, while seeking out his next adventure. Daniel is more settled in his new home and is good friends with Talia who lives next door. It is now the holidays and Daniel receives a cat, Priscilla, as a gift. Megabat feels that Priscilla is going to take all of Daniels love, so he decides that the cat has to go.
It is a cute little story about friendship and learning that old friends and new are equally loved. The storyline is solid and the characters are cute. Birdgirl returns, but has her own problem to deal with. After reading the story, I expect that Priscilla and Megabat are going to have many more adventures together.
I found that Megabat’s voice was not as annoying or jarring as it was in “Megabat”. It is a lot easier to read and the language is better. The story is one done before, but it still works. I did enjoy Priscilla and think she is an excellent portrayal of a cat in a new home. I was amused that Megabat called squirrels ‘puffer rats’ because they are rats with puffy tails. Overall, it is a good story. If you liked “Megabat” you will like “Megabat and Fancy Cat”.
It is a cute little story about friendship and learning that old friends and new are equally loved. The storyline is solid and the characters are cute. Birdgirl returns, but has her own problem to deal with. After reading the story, I expect that Priscilla and Megabat are going to have many more adventures together.
I found that Megabat’s voice was not as annoying or jarring as it was in “Megabat”. It is a lot easier to read and the language is better. The story is one done before, but it still works. I did enjoy Priscilla and think she is an excellent portrayal of a cat in a new home. I was amused that Megabat called squirrels ‘puffer rats’ because they are rats with puffy tails. Overall, it is a good story. If you liked “Megabat” you will like “Megabat and Fancy Cat”.
February 17, 2019
3.5
Huge thank you to Penguin Canada for this ARC!
I have not read the first Mega Bat book, but now I kinda want to. This is a chapter book series that I'm positive you don't need to read in order, but considering how fun this book was, I wanna check out the first book. I can totally see why kids would love this chapter book series -- it's funny, clever, and super duper sweet.
This is a quick read, and Daniel, our main hooman character is wonderful. This book has a wonderful lesson teaching what it means to be different and how to love comes in different forms. Mega Bat and the cat's relationship is funny and I love how the author teaches these lessons through the two characters. Also I LOVED the artwork in this book and I think it reflects the characters and story well. It's cute, detailed, and very soft looking.
I look forward to sharing this series with parents and kids looking for chapter books that are great for beginner readers moving into that realm. It's so so so so adorable!
Huge thank you to Penguin Canada for this ARC!
I have not read the first Mega Bat book, but now I kinda want to. This is a chapter book series that I'm positive you don't need to read in order, but considering how fun this book was, I wanna check out the first book. I can totally see why kids would love this chapter book series -- it's funny, clever, and super duper sweet.
This is a quick read, and Daniel, our main hooman character is wonderful. This book has a wonderful lesson teaching what it means to be different and how to love comes in different forms. Mega Bat and the cat's relationship is funny and I love how the author teaches these lessons through the two characters. Also I LOVED the artwork in this book and I think it reflects the characters and story well. It's cute, detailed, and very soft looking.
I look forward to sharing this series with parents and kids looking for chapter books that are great for beginner readers moving into that realm. It's so so so so adorable!
July 1, 2019
This is the second book in the Megabat series. I hadn't read the first one, but it wasn't too hard to dive right into the plot of this one. Megabat is a talking bat who lives with his friend Daniel, has a pigeon for a girlfriend, and enjoys watching Star Wars. Megabat always thought that he and Daniel were the best of friends, but when Daniel gets a fluffy new cat for Christmas, Megabat is instantly jealous and plots to get rid of the cat.
This cute, clever book will appeal to animal lovers and those looking for a laugh - Megabat's antics and schemes (as well as his not-so-great English) will tickle the funny bone of younger readers. The illustrations are great, too.
Thank you to Tundra Books and LibraryThing for the advanced copy of this book!*
*This did not affect my review or rating.
This cute, clever book will appeal to animal lovers and those looking for a laugh - Megabat's antics and schemes (as well as his not-so-great English) will tickle the funny bone of younger readers. The illustrations are great, too.
Thank you to Tundra Books and LibraryThing for the advanced copy of this book!*
*This did not affect my review or rating.
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May 19, 2019In this second book in a series by Anna Humphrey, the title character Megabat is upset when his human, Daniel, is given a cat, Priscilla. Megabat sets out to sabotage Priscilla in an effort to reclaim Daniel's affections. It's a cute story that addresses "sibling" rivalry - the fear that with a new arrival in the home, there's less love for the established resident. It's also a good portrayal to teach how individual perceptions can get in the way of understanding another's motives and behavior. This is a book that I'd put out for readers of beginning chapter books. (I received a copy through LibraryThing's "Early Reviewers" program.)
July 27, 2019
I just absolutely love this series. It's just really heartwarming and grand with gestures of family and love and just the right amount of silliness. If the first book got to you emotionally, this one will too as Megabat has to contend with a new furry family member who takes a bit to warm up to. But, Daniel who bonded with Megabat in the first book, has to get both animals to know that love isn't ever unequal as Megabat has a bout of jealousy and feels a bit inferior.
Good storytelling and illustrations which are great for younger readers. Always a great message at the end of these books. I hope this series continues.
Good storytelling and illustrations which are great for younger readers. Always a great message at the end of these books. I hope this series continues.
February 6, 2022
Mega Bat and Fancy Cat, written by Anna Humphrey and Illustrated by Kass Reich. Published by Tundra Books.
Mega Cat and Fancy Cat is fun and funny with an invaluable lessons.
My favourite quote from this Middle Grade Novel is , “Mega Bat is naughty, but so loveable.” said Mega Bat.
Another favourite quote would be, “Yours got a love plant?” said Mega Bat.
“No,” Daniel said with a sigh. “What I mean is, just because I love Priscilla too doesn’t mean I love you any less, Megabat,” Daniel went on. “It just means I’ve got more love to give…”You’re not fancy Mega Bat, you’re my best friend.”
Mega Cat and Fancy Cat is fun and funny with an invaluable lessons.
My favourite quote from this Middle Grade Novel is , “Mega Bat is naughty, but so loveable.” said Mega Bat.
Another favourite quote would be, “Yours got a love plant?” said Mega Bat.
“No,” Daniel said with a sigh. “What I mean is, just because I love Priscilla too doesn’t mean I love you any less, Megabat,” Daniel went on. “It just means I’ve got more love to give…”You’re not fancy Mega Bat, you’re my best friend.”
April 26, 2021
Megabat is excited to celebrate Christmas with Daniel. But all that is ruined when Daniel gets a pet cat for Christmas and Megabat starts to get jealous. Meanwhile, Birdgirl is busy crafting in order to solve her problem of squirrels stealing her birdseed. They don't realize that the perfect solution is right under their nose.
Megabat is so funny- his way of talking and thinking made me laugh out loud more than once.
Sweet lessons about love growing not detracting when more people are added to the family.
Megabat is so funny- his way of talking and thinking made me laugh out loud more than once.
Sweet lessons about love growing not detracting when more people are added to the family.
July 12, 2025
So this is actually the second time I am reading this book. I read the first 3 in this wonderful series last year and enjoyed them so much that I'm reading them all again. Apparently there are 6 books in this series, but my library only has the first three. I'll probably have to buy the others on Amazon because I adore Megabat and his friends. First of all, this feisty little guy reminds me so much of a sweet little dog I used to have who was just as full of mischief and mayhem as Megabat. I laugh out loud at the adorable way that he speaks English! It reminds me of the awesome Pixar film UP! where the dogs speak English incorrectly. These books are just such a delight! I can't say enough about them. I love the cozy cute illustrations too!
April 27, 2020
I received a free advanced copy of this book from the LibraryThing Early Reviewers giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely loved this book! It was a very entertaining, sweet story that is not just for kids. I did read this to my grandkids, and they enjoyed it as well! I have not read the other two books in this series, this was my first - but I will be purchasing the other two!
I absolutely loved this book! It was a very entertaining, sweet story that is not just for kids. I did read this to my grandkids, and they enjoyed it as well! I have not read the other two books in this series, this was my first - but I will be purchasing the other two!
November 6, 2024
My 7 year old daughter checked this out at the library and brought it home for her bedtime story to read with me. She rated a 3 as being a good book. It was a cute little Christmasy book. A fun little read about a jealous little fruit bat!
As a mom I enjoyed that they put facts about bats in the end.
As a mom I enjoyed that they put facts about bats in the end.
May 20, 2019
Not remarkable. I found Megabat kind of mean and it made me not love this book. I also think if you were someone just starting to read Megabat's "language" would trip you up. It's not bad, it's just not the cuteness I was looking for.
July 24, 2019
Another winner in this series, the combination of fun text and pictures really makes it! Almost like reading Amelia Bedelia, except Amelia is replaced with an adorable bat. Great for readers just moving to chapter books!
March 18, 2020
I think it was great! I like it how there were facts about bats at the end. I really liked it how the author made Megabat talk funny and hate the cat. And it was really funny how the puffer rats thought the cat was the puffer rat queen!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2021
I didn't really care for this one. It may have helped if I had read #1 first. I really didn't like Megabat's way of talking -- it was unpredictable and difficult to understand (and read aloud!). My 10yo and 7yo sons read it independently, so I just read through it quickly myself.
March 3, 2022
A fun series for the elementary crowd; the books are longer, but the font is bigger than average and there are illustrations. See http://www.eatreadandbemommy.com/2022... for details!
October 26, 2018
I loved it. What a great way to bring the message of love across.
May 26, 2019
Another Megabat book for the win! I love this series and hope there are more. These are the perfect transition between easy readers and chapter books
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