I'm Not Scary

by Raahat Kaduji

Bat just wants to make friends, but everyone is scared of him!

When other animals see Bat's shadow at their window, they're terrified and think he's a monster. How can Bat show them that he just wants to share some cake?

This is the perfect snuggle-up bedtime story, with rich, glowing pictures, and a gentle, reassuring story.

Children will fall in love with little Bat, who longs to share his baking with some friends

A gorgeously illustrated picture book, full of sweet, endearing characters and a story that children will ask for again and again

I'm Not Scary would make a great non-scary gift for Hallowe'en!

I'm Not Scary is the fabulous debut picture book by hugely talented illustrator, Raahat Kaduji.

Raahat loves creating gorgeous, atmospheric scenes and sweet, endearing characters.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Halloween, Friendship, Animals, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2022

Reviews

[Avada Kaddavra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ein ganz niedliches Buch über eine kleine einsame Fledermaus, die gerne backt. Meine Jungs wollen die Geschichte momentan jeden Abend lesen🥰

[Harlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dad did funny voices for all the characters!

[Kirke · Rating 5 out of 5]

vähemalt 10x lugenud see aasta

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

the most adorable book ever?? both me and my niece love bats, and these illustrations are so adorable my heart was bursting :')

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

So freaking cute

[Leslie Carnahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm always down for a children's book staring bats ... this one is no exception. So cute. so wholesome.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fredo ist so zucker 🥹🥹🥹

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raahat's beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Bat & Co. and highlights the importance of being open-minded and not passing judgement on those who are different from us before actually meeting them. It's a very important message told through the signature warm and adorable drawings that Raahat's instagram followers know so well. I'm Not Scary is a fantastic debut so, in this case, do judge the book by it's stunning cover and buy it for all the little ones you know!! <3

[Lowin1000 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kinderbuch Rezension


Mit meiner Tochter zusammen habe ich,, Ich bin doch gar nicht gruselig! ", von Raahat Kaduji erlebt! 


Was für ein süßes Cover mit Fredo Fledermaus darauf. Einfach putzig und liebenswert. 


Die Handlung ist altersentsprechend gestaltet mit kurzen Sätzen und einfachen Aussagen, die Kinder ab drei Jahre oder sogar früher verstehen können. Es geht um Fredo Fledermaus der leider keine Freunde *innen hat. Da jeder irgendwie Angst vor seinem Schatten hat. Dabei ist der niedliche Fredo ein ganz netter und backt gerne Kuchen.

Hier lernen Kinder sich ein eigene Meinung zu bilden. 


Ob er doch noch Freunde *innen finden tut, müsst ihr selbst lesen!


Eine ganz niedliche Geschichte mit wunderschönen Bildern und einfach ein Buch passend zur Halloween Zeit. 


Eine klare Empfehlung! 


Vielen Dank für das Bereitstellen des Leseexemplars an den Verlag! 


Alles Gute, eure Jassy! 

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Im Wald erzählt man sich Geschichten von einem Ungeheuer, das nachts umherstreift. Dabei handelt es sich eigentlich nur um eine kleine Fledermaus namens Fredo. Fredo lebt in einer alten knorrigen Eiche, kocht gerne und ist auf der Suche nach neuen Freunden. Doch leider haben alle Tiere vor seinem Schatten solche Angst, dass er nicht mal dazu kommt, sich vorzustellen. Bis sich eines Tages ein mutiges Bärenmädchen auf die Suche nach leckeren Beeren macht und vor Fredos Tür landet.
Dieses herbstliche Buch erwärmt jedes Herz (und macht Appetit auf Kuchen).

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kinda cute

[Andi Butler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet illustrations and a cute autumnal tale about a misunderstood bat. I did have trouble with the bear having a name when none of the other animals did, not even Bat, who was the main character.

[Madita Hofmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Die kleine Fledermaus Fredo ist traurig, denn er hat keine Freunde - dabei hätte er so gerne welche! Er backt für sein Leben gerne und würde das gerne mit anderen teilen - aber alle haben Angst vor ihm! Doch eines Tages verirrt sich das Bärenmädchen Betty zu seiner alten Eiche...

„Ich wünschte, alle würden aufhören, mich zu so zu nennen. Ich bin doch gar nicht gruselig!"

Ein ganz zauberhaftes Cover, das zeigt, welche wunderschönen Illustrationen einen im Inneren erwarten. Man sieht die kleine Fledermaus, die an einem Ast hängt, neben sich eine Laterne, im Hintergrundsieht man den Vollmond. Einfach traumhaft schön! Cover und Titel passen hervorragend zur Geschichte.

Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist schön leicht und die Geschichte ist einfach herzerwärmend, zauberhaft und liebevoll. Es geht ums Freunde finden, Angst, Missverständnisse, Vorurteile, innere Werte und Mut. Diese Themen werden kindgerecht aufgegriffen und umgesetzt - man kommt unweigerlich mit den Kindern ins Gespräch, warum denn die anderen Tiere Angst vor dieser winzigen Fledermaus haben und warum nie jemand das Gesehene hinterfragt. Denn als Leser schließt man die kleine Fledermaus sofort ins Herz und drückt ihr ganz fest die Daumen, dass sie bald Freunde findet.

Das absolute Highlight es Buches sind natürlich die Illustrationen! Die Tiere - allen voran natürlich Fredo - sind zuckersüß illustriert, man würde sich die Bilder am liebsten an die Wand hängen. Das Buch ist rundum ein Geschenk und ein neues Bilderbuch-Highlight!

Fazit

Wunderschönes Bilderbuch - innen und außen! Eine herzallerliebste, zauberhafte, liebevolle und warmherzige Geschichte über Freundschaft, Mut, Vorurteile und Angst. Mein Bilderbuch-Highlight 2022!

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[October Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

A scary monster. A brave bear. A little bat. A lot of cakes!

Wholesome.
I’ve been trying to think of a one word summary for this book and its got to be: ‘wholesome’.

It’s like the reading equivalent of watching an episode of the ‘Great British Bake Off’.
(Just to make it abundantly clear-this is a GOOD thing!)

Start with a unique and cute collection of wonderfully illustrated characters.
Add a pinch of adversity and simmer until the tension of collective misunderstanding bubbles.
Throw in the warmth of a moonlight magical Autumnal forest.
Take the smells of homemade apple pies, warm fresh bread, blueberry muffins.
Sprinkle in some bravery and common ground and voila, you have a warm tale of friendship and food!

It’s a winning recipe that Raahat has created and I can’t wait to share it this Autumn!

[Holly Pretzel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, it is so real that for the whole book everyone is talking about the bat as if it were a big, scary monster that eats bears. Poor bats man. I do wish they would have given the bat a name though.

I found this book on a super quick Target run that I didn't want to go on because I wasn't feeling well. Usually, this means just essentials but when I passed this book on my way out, it became an essential. A book about a bat? Being NOT scary? Foiled cover? I was so in.

The illustrations feel like Little Bear but modern. I don't know what to tell you other than it's just vibes. You're happy, calm, and content looking at them. They're watercolor-y and wonderful and fun.

Really cute story, not all that deep, but a short pleasant read I'd be happy to visit again.

[M.M. Hudson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have you ever been gossiped about of things that were not true about you? This poor little bat gets the reputation of being a monster. What is a little bat to do when he has no friends? Well, bake of course and hope for the best.

This story clearly illustrates how with a little effort, you can get to know someone else that is not like you, but you can still be friends with. It also shows how gossiping can lead to misunderstanding. Even the littlest of children can get the simple concepts of this book.

I loved the story line juxtaposed with the larger-than-life illustrations with all the autumn colors you would expect for the season.

I give this book 4 pumpkins.

~Michelle, Reading Authors Network

[inky.stains · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such an adorable picture book!
Gorgeous illustrations and a lovely story about friendship and overcoming prejudices.

Fredo, a little bat, is on a heartwarming journey to make friends. However, the other animals, misled by fear, see him as a monster lurking in the forest. When Betty the bear stumbles upon his tree, she discovers that he is not only not scary but also loves to bake.

I did love the idea of a baking bat, especially since I am a sucker for bats (hehe, yes, I managed to put a vampyre joke in there). The only negative is the choice of font, which is hard to read and does not tie in with the illustrations as well as it could.

This story is a perfect conversation starter about the dangers of prejudices and the beauty of acceptance. Cute!

[Kirin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This sweet Muslim authored book adorably shares a story about a bat who loves to bake, and forest creatures that fear him, calling him a monster. When little Beattie stumbles on the gnarly oak tree where the monster lives, she is surprised to find a baking bat anxious to have visitors, friends, and someone to share with. A beautiful message for toddlers to early elementary. There is no religion in the book, and notably nothing about Halloween. The book is set in the fall, but it it universal and timeless. The illustrations are sweet and engaging, and the book an easy read in groups at story time or one-on-one at bedtime.

[Little Batties · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a classic "don't judge a book by it's cover" tale involving an adorable bat and all sorts of cute, forest animals. Everyone is so afraid of Bat and the stories they've heard about a "monster" in the forest; they don't take the chance to get to know him. The story is the journey it takes for everyone to learn a little about one another.

It was a colorful story with vivid artwork that really transports you into the world of the forest. The characters in the story were fun, and it was an all around enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that loves bats or just wants a cute autumn vibes story.

[Kaitlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is adorable and my 4 year old daughter, who is currently going through a love for all things spooky phase absolutely adored this read. Right after our nighttime first readthrough, she wanted me to read it AGAIN.
This is a cute short little picture book, that conveys a message of not jumping to conclusions based on fear and assumptions. That just because something seems spooky, doesn't mean it is a danger, and you may be missing out on delicious pies and pastries, as well as friendship.

[Meredith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bat would like to make friends, but the other animals are afraid of him.

This picture book addresses how preconceived ideas are often incorrect. It shows that it is possible to befriend — or share common interests with — someone very different from oneself. It also demonstrates how food can act as a social lubricant.

[undomielf · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love this book +i finally got my own copy! I've followed Raahats art for a really long time. it's so whimsical and lovely and this little story is exactly that. who doesn't want to be a little bat living in an oak tree baking cakes??

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very sweet little bat tries to dispel rumors that he is a scary monster. All the other animals are afraid to come near his home, until one day a new friend comes. Sweet autumnal illustrations. A good seasonal read that is not holiday specific.

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aww! This is a heartwarming little story about a bat who just wants to make friends...but all of the other forest animals think he's too scary! Until one brave bear decides to say hello...
A sweet little story that depicts a positive image of bats.

[Elizabeth Holt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this story. Its is a picture of what happened when we judge others before we meet them and how rumors start. I love the pictures in this book and the story behind the bat who loves to bake. I think it carries such a wonderful lesson!

[Megan Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful artwork and the cutest little story! I love this addition to my shelves 😍

[Reelika Kullerkan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kõik metsaelanikud kardavad väikest nahkhiirt, kes elab suures pahklikus tammeõõnes. Tuleb aga välja, et asjata kardavad.

[Maud (Books and Meteors) · Rating 5 out of 5]

So adorable and cute. I loved it.

[Jannik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely gorgeous and lovely! My daughter and I really enjoyed the story and the beautiful illustrations.

[Ryan Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely stunning