Once upon a time, there was a curious little bat named Bella. She loved to fly and make funny sounds with her sonar. One day, she decided to try to make the loudest sound ever!
She compressed all the air in her lungs and let out a sonic boom. The sound wave traveled far and wide, shaking the trees and making all the animals run for cover.
But something strange happened when the sound reached the ears of a wise old owl. The pitch and intensity of the sound made his cochlea vibrate so much that he started to dance!
Bella was amazed and kept making louder and louder sounds, until she realized she was causing an ultrasound. The decibel level was so high that even she was starting to feel dizzy.
But the owl just laughed and said, "Keep going, Bella! The world needs more music and laughter!" So Bella continued to make funny sounds and spread joy wherever she went.
The end.

Reflections

• What was Bella the Bat's goal in the story?
• How did the owl react to Bella's sounds?
• What happened to Bella's sounds when they reached the owl's ears?
• Why do you think the owl wanted Bella to keep making loud sounds?
• Can you think of any other animals that use sonar like Bella?