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If I Had a Vampire Bat - Cover

If I Had a Vampire Bat

Author: Gabby DawnayIllustrator: Alex Barrow

A delightful Halloween addition to this fun rhyming series — this time about a girl who imagines what it would be like to have a vampire bat as a best friend. The night-time spreads are particularly striking, with lots of spooky objects to look at.

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  • Gabby Dawnay was shortlisted for The 2024 Queen’s Knickers Award
  • Alex Barrow is a winner of the MFM Awards 2018
  • Alex Barrow is a winner of the Oppenheim Gold Award
  • Mixed-heritage representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Female lead
  • Under-represented voice