Description
What is the Baxter book and bat plush bundle?
This set pairs Baxter Saves The Day, a paperback picture book by South Dakota author Pat Schultz, with an 8-inch brown bat plush from The Petting Zoo’s Wild Onez line. The story is set at Jewel Cave National Monument and follows Baxter, a Townsend’s big-eared bat who warns others when a wildfire threatens the park.
The book was inspired by a real Townsend’s big-eared bat named Baxter that lived in the Jewel Cave maintenance shed. The plush is a general brown bat rather than a species-specific replica. Together, they give a young reader both the Jewel Cave story and a bat to hold while reading it.
What’s included?
- One paperback copy of Baxter Saves The Day, written and illustrated by Pat Schultz
- One 8-inch bat plush with a 17-inch wingspan
- A recycled-material plush fill made from an average of 17 plastic bottles
Specifications
- Book size: 10.5″ x 7″
- Book binding: Paperback
- Book ISBN: 9780578648118
- Plush size: 8″ body, 17″ wingspan
- Plush care: Surface washable
- Plush age rating: Ages 3 and up
- Combined shipping weight: 9 oz
Who is this for?
This is a gift for a child who likes bats, animal stories, or Jewel Cave National Monument. It also works as a read-aloud set before or after a Jewel Cave visit. The book connects the character to a real park and bat species, while the plush gives the story a physical companion.
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the bundle?
One paperback copy of Baxter Saves The Day and one 8-inch bat plush.
Is Baxter based on a real bat?
Yes. The story was inspired by a Townsend’s big-eared bat named Baxter that lived in the maintenance shed at Jewel Cave National Monument. The wildfire plot is fictional.
Is the plush a Townsend’s big-eared bat replica?
No. It is a general brown bat plush. Its 17-inch wingspan makes it easy to use alongside the book during a read-aloud.
What age is the set for?
The plush is rated for ages 3 and up. The publisher does not state an exact reading age for the picture book.
How do I clean the plush?
Wipe it with a damp cloth and let it air dry. Do not machine wash it.
Can I buy the book and plush separately?
Yes. Both items remain available as individual products while stock lasts.
Does buying this support national parks?
BHPFA is the official nonprofit partner of Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, as well as the Black Hills National Forest and Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands. Proceeds from every purchase support education programs, conservation projects, and visitor services at these sites.
Product family
Shop the individual Baxter Saves The Day book or the 8-inch bat plush.
