{"product_id":"a-boy-called-bat-isbn-9780062445834","title":"A Boy Called Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book in the\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSchneider Award Honor-winning\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eyoung middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises—some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat’s mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This sweet and thoughtful novel chronicles Bat’s experiences and challenges at school with friends and teachers and at home with his sister and divorced parents. Approachable for younger or reluctant readers while still delivering a powerful and thoughtful story\" (from the review by Brightly, which named \u003ci\u003eA Boy Called Bat\u003c\/i\u003e a best book of the year).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElana K. Arnold's Bat series is a proven winner in the home and classroom—kids love these short illustrated young middle grade books.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eFor Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises—some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat’s mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a stray baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom acclaimed author Elana K. Arnold comes a story of first friendship starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e★ “This engaging and insightful story makes readers intimately aware of what Bat is thinking and how he perceives the events and people in his life. With empathy and humor, Arnold delves into Bat’s relationships with his divorced parents, older sister, teachers, and classmates.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Brimming with quietly tender moments, subtle humor, and authentically rendered family dynamics, Arnold’s story, the first in a new series, offers a nonprescriptive and deeply heartfelt glimpse into the life of a boy on the autism spectrum.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Comfortably familiar and quietly groundbreaking, this introduction to Bat should charm readers, who will likely look forward to more opportunities to explore life from Bat’s particular point of view.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Delightful, endearing, and utterly relatable, Bat Tam is destined to be a dear and necessary friend for young readers. I adore him and his story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnne Ursu, author of The Real Boy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eA Boy Called Bat\u003c\/em\u003e will help children understand autism and that everybody loves animals.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTemple Grandin, author of Animals In Translation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A Boy Called Bat is sensitive, sweet, and super fun. I read this book with the biggest smile on my face.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCorinne Duyvis, author of Otherbound\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"How I love this beguiling and big-hearted book! Every child will root for Bat as he navigates the challenges that come with friendship and change, not to mention skunk parenting. A tender and important tale that belongs on every bookshelf.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walden Pond Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888401182949,"sku":"NP9780062445834","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062445834.jpg?v=1730229015","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-boy-called-bat-isbn-9780062445834","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}