Depuis que Rufus la chauve-souris a vu, un soir, un film en Technicolor puis, le lendemain, un lever de soleil orange et rose, elle a décidé de changer. Vivre le jour et peindre ses ailes noires aux couleurs de l’arc-en-ciel ! Hélas, effrayés par la nouveauté, des gens lui tirent dessus../// Like all bats, Rufus sees life in black and white, until he chances upon an outdoor movie theatre and is awakened to the dazzling world of colours for the first time. Inspired and excited, Rufus paints his own wings and ventures out into the day, only to discover that his unusual appearance attracts unwelcome attention. Though he is initially rejected for his difference, Rufus soon learns to accept himself for who he is, thanks to a new friend.First published in 1961, this classic story of difference and acceptance is as relevant today.Beautifully written and illustrated by the internationally acclaimed author and illustrator, Tomi Ungerer, winner of the prestigious Hans Christian Anderson Award for children's literature.