About this item
Highlights
- In the tradition of Clementine and Ramona Quimby, meet Bat.
- 6-10 Years
- 7.8" x 5.8" Hardcover
- 192 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Disabilities & Special Needs
- Series Name: Bat
Description
About the Book
The second book in the funny, heartfelt, and irresistible series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum--ideal for readers who loved "Clementine" and "The Year of Billy Miller." Illustrations.Book Synopsis
In the tradition of Clementine and Ramona Quimby, meet Bat. Author Elana K. Arnold returns with another irresistible story of friendship in this widely acclaimed series starring an unforgettable boy on the autism spectrum.
For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life is pretty great. He's the caretaker of the best baby skunk in the world--even Janie, his older sister, is warming up to Thor.
When Janie gets a part in the school play and can't watch Bat after school, it means some pretty big changes. Someone else has to take care of the skunk kit in the afternoons, Janie is having sleepovers with her new friends, and Bat wants everything to go back to normal.
He just has to make it to the night of Janie's performance. . . .
Review Quotes
"Delightful. This humorous follow-up is even stronger than its predecessor and will leave readers hoping for a third book featuring Bat and his family." -- School Library Journal
"A gentle tale of shared similarities rather than differences that divide and a fine read-aloud with a useful but not didactic message of acceptance." -- Kirkus Reviews
A winsome blend of humor and heart, vibrant characters, and laugh-out-loud dialogue. Arnold's narrative also gracefully explores life through the eyes of a boy on the autism spectrum. The ever-lovable Bat is sure to resonate with readers of all ages. -- Booklist Online