Deep in the forest, in the hollow of an old gnarled oak, lives Boris, a small, solitary bat. Boris is desperate to make friends, but when the other animals see his shadow in their window, they are terrified and think it is a monster.

Back in his cozy house, Boris cooks cakes, tarts and brioches for visitors who, alas, never come. One autumn day, a brave little bear wanders into the forest, attracted by the smell of Boris's pastries, changing our little bat's life forever.

This beautifully illustrated album about the healing power of friendship is heartwarming and proves that you shouldn't always trust your first impression.