Come play Hide and Seek with Betsy the Brazilian Bat! Betsy isn’t just any bat. She’s a fast-flying, insect-loving, fun-sharing mammal with lots to teach you! As you search for Betsy on each page, she’ll tell you all about her life, from roosting in palm trees and bridges to zipping through the sky with her bat friends. Along the way, you’ll discover amazing bat facts, big words like echolocation and insectivorous, and why bats like Betsy are so important to the world around us. Get ready for a delightful adventure packed with science, smiles, and just a hint of guano!
About the Author:
As a master gardener volunteer, teacher, nature lover, and author, Linda Smock ignites the interests of children with her personifications of insects, flowers, and reptiles. Linda’s childhood dream was to be a teacher when she grew up; as a teenager, she added writer to her goals. She achieved both at an early age, has authored textbooks and ancillary materials for teachers and students, and has written devotional books for adults. In 2023, she accepted the challenge of turning an essay about honey bees into a children’s book. This sparked a new interest and she has continued to educate with fun and interactive children’s books. Adults often say they learn from her books.
As a retired educator, Linda still loves to teach. You may find her speaking about nature and plants at public libraries, leading groups in Bible study, or chairing a committee at her Independent Living Facility. Linda has both undergraduate and master’s degrees from Florida State University. She later attended the University of South Florida for certification in Administration Supervision. Her master gardener certification is from the University of Florida.