My Batty Aunt Betty (2026)

What makes Aunt Betty batty? She loves to be active and creative, but when she finds an injured bat in her garage one day, she becomes truly fascinated by these often-misunderstood creatures.

NOTE: Avoid handling bats! If you are ever bitten by one (or any other wild animal), tell your healthcare provider immediately. Rabies is one of several diseases carried by wild animals that can be cured if treated right away, but which is—yes, even now—almost always fatal if the infection progresses.

My Batty Aunt Betty, written for ages 4-8, is a fun story about pursuing hobbies, challenging your own assumptions, and learning the benefits that bats provide to our environment.

My Batty Aunt Betty is illustrated by Sarah Hodgkiss, the artist who created the pictures for The Refrigerator Ghost.