Flick the Flying Fox
‘Flick the Flying Fox - A little bat's journey home’ is a beautifully illustrated children’s book by Deborah Ladd. The inspiration for the book has been Deb’s involvement with the Flying Fox colony at Yarra Bend Park, and the group of volunteer heroes who care for the many pups that are injured and orphaned each year. Flick combines a heartwarming story of hope and resilience with interesting facts about Melbourne’s endangered Flying Fox colony, the critical role they play in the ecosystem, and the dangers they face from increasing urbanisation and climate change. Below are a selection of illustrations from the book, which is due for release in 2025.