SPOILER ALERT: The full plot of "Nightsong" will be revealed.

"Nightsong" is a fantastic story about a young bat who learns how to see the world around him.

Chiro (cheer-o)is called by his mother and told that the time has come for him to go out into the world. He is very afraid, but, his mother tells him to use "good sense." Confused, Chiro asks what this means.

"Sense is the song you sing out into the world, and the song the world sings back to you. Sing, and the world will answer. That is how you'll see," she informs him.

With this, his mother lets him go and Chiro flies out into the night. Shadows loom everywhere and Chiro is having a hard time seeing the path the he is supposed to take. That is when Chiro begins to sing.

As Chiro sings, the world around him becomes visible. He is able to see things that he has never seen before, such as a flock of flying geese. Chiro manages to find the pond that his mother has instructed him to eat at.

But, Chiro desires to see more. He flies higher than ever and discovers truly amazing sights. As the sun begins to rise, Chiro realizes that he needs to head back home. He returns to his mother tired, but, happy for the new knowledge that he has gained. Now, Chiro has found his nightsong that will continue to help him see the world.

This book is absolutely stunning! What a wonderful way to explain echolocation to children (and adults). I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Chiro's world become clearer as he sang and the "world sang back."

The illustrations of Loren Long are absolutely breathtaking. And Chiro is so adorable! I hope that a plush version is in the works. This book will make a wonderful addition to any collection and will simply delight both young and old.

Cat Nights by Jane Manning tells the enchanting tale of a  witch named Felicity. She has just celebrated her 263rd birthday. This means that she now has the ability to change herself into a cat!

After her first transformation, Felicity starts to notice how different the world is through a cat's eyes. She can see better, run faster and smell things she has never smelled before. Being a cat is amazing!

Every night, Felicity experiences something new in her cat form. But, her fun comes at a price. She is  only allowed to turn herself into a cat eight times. On the ninth time, she
will  not be able to turn back into a witch, but will remain a cat forever!

In  an effort to curb her kitty cravings, her loving aunts cast a spell over  Felicity to diminish her desire for the life of a cat. But does their spell do  more harm than good? Will Felicity ever be able to change into a cat  again?

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. The layout of the book is  wonderful and the illustrations are fantastic. One truly feels as if they are  out on a moonlight ramble with Felicity in the cool fall air. Children of all  ages will love this non-spooky Halloween tale for years to come.