A review by kesterbird
The Bat-Poet, by Randall Jarrell

5.0

awh, this is lovely. It's easy to identify with the little fledgling poet looking for his audience, with his feeling of isolation (self imposed). It's super sweet that even the critters that he dismisses as being not his audience are well meaning; the bats interrupt but then notice they've interrupted and ask him to finish it, the mockingbird provides a thoughtful critique of style, the cardinal is interested.

The illustrations, of course, are perfect.