Darben is a happy little bat with a big fear of leaving his secure home cave. No one in his bat community can persuade him to go out, even when he needs to seek food. Then, one night Darben's mother does not return to the cave and Darben must make a decision to overcome his fear to help search for his mother. Carol Farrand shares one of her families favorite stories of Fraidy Bat. This story shows empathy to any child who has been afraid to leave home. The tale offers parents a basis to help children understand their fears and overcoming them.