These adorable printable bat bookmarks are based on real bat species and make perfect trick-or-treat handouts, party favours, or gifts for book-loving friends!

This listing is for the digital files to make your own bookmarks. 

Perfect for Halloween (and beyond!): Whether you’re handing them out to trick-or-treaters, preparing classroom treats, or making gifts for book-loving friends, these bookmarks would be fun for kids and adults alike.

No prep required: Simply print the pages and hand them out. Kids can cut and fold them following the easy instructions, turning it into a fun activity. Or assemble them yourself in about 3 minutes each for ready-to-give gifts.

Based on real bats: Each design features an actual bat species—the Indian Flying Fox, Egyptian Fruit Bat, and Honduran White Bat—complete with species labels for a touch of education alongside the fun.

Full-colour and colour-your-own versions: In addition to full-colour versions, you’ll also receive colour-your-own designs for additional customization possibilities.

• 3 hand-drawn full-colour bat designs
• 3 matching colour-your-own versions for customization
• Species name labels
• Step-by-step assembly instructions
• PDF file for easy printing (standard 8.5″ x 11″)
• Bonus PNG files for die-cutting machines (optional—the shapes are simple enough to cut by hand!)

1. Print the designs on regular paper or light cardstock
2. Cut along the solid lines
3. Fold the wings following the instructions to create the 3D effect
4. Enjoy your spooky new bookmark!

Each bookmark takes just 3 minutes to assemble and is suitable for ages 8+ (younger children may need adult help with cutting).

If you want to see a more detailed tutorial, you can check these 3D butterfly bookmarks here.

Indian Flying Fox: One of the largest bat species with a wingspan up to 5 feet!

Egyptian Fruit Bat: These social bats live in colonies and help pollinate plants.

Honduran White Bat: Tiny white bats that roost under heliconia leaves, creating little “tents.”