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Bat admired the way she looked, like a shiny yellow sun.

contemporary realistic fiction

I love how they talk about how looking at someone‘s eyes can tell you a lot about them.

Published in 2017. A little boy makes a connection with the abandoned skunk his mom brings home from the clinic. He becomes obsessed with taking care of the skunk and wants to keep it forever. It goes through his different interactions with kids at school and his relationship with his sister. A sweet story of friendship.

A story about this little boy with autism and gets a pet skunk. He talks about his routine and how he doesn‘t like going to his dads house because it‘s not the same routine.

Great book learning about children with autism

A book about a boy with autism.

Cute

Here‘s my late #BookReport. I found out my son has to quarantine for 2 weeks due to covid exposure at school so I‘ve been trying to get logistics for that worked out since I work remotely which didn‘t leave much room for reading. But I did finish The Secret History and The tagged book which I really enjoyed.

I really liked this one. I usually brace myself for books, especially children‘s books featuring an autistic character but this was really well done. I love how there was a sibling rivalry dynamic without a martyr backdrop. And I like that we get BAT‘s perspective during challenging situations. Definitely want to continue the series. #BookSpinBingo

Yesss this is one of my pet peeves like yes now that I tripped flat on my face I‘ll be careful 😂

Called Bat by his family, this boy is passionate about animals. When his mom brings home a baby skunk, Bat is all-in for finding a way to keep him forever.

I LOVED the portrayal of Autism in this book- strengths and challenges, this felt honest and positive to me. I read this with my (now online) kid‘s book club at the library, and it was loved by all.

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#neurodiversity

One of next year‘s #oregonbattleofthebooks books for the 3rd-5th grade division...this is such a sweet story of a boy who shows behaviors typical of Autism or Asperger‘s. Without ever labeling him, the author does an exceptional job of describing day-to-day moments and family interactions that challenge him. I just love the strong focus on connection and acceptance from this boy‘s family, friends, and teachers! A very positive story. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In chapter 4 Janie ate all of the vanilla yougert and bat got mad at her and then he talked to his mom and his mom said that she can't because she had to bring the skunk home and bat thought it was a kitty but it was a baby skunk. 😎

This is a about a boy named BAT and his family. 🙂 His is name is BAT because he has sensitive ears just likes bats and he does not like loud noises like bats.

1) Not sure yet. I‘m thinking pizza!
2) I finished A Boy Called Bat about an hour ago
3) Aiming for 7 or 8

@Samplergal #fridayfun

Very cute book. Felt like something was missing, though.

In the acknowledgements, Arnold notes that she likes to write about “little moments & unusual animals,” which is the perfect summary for this sweet children‘s book, about a boy with Asperger‘s, named Bixby Alexander Tam, who tries to convince his veterinarian mother to let him keep an orphaned baby skunk as a pet. Arnold sensitively portrays Asperger‘s through these “little moments,” which come across as mundane, tender, & also, somehow, HUGE.👇🏻

Every parent/teacher/student/human needs to read this book!

Some lunchtime reading in the Construction Club corner at work. It also happens to be where the giant heater is. It‘s possible that I spread a blanket out on top of it like it‘s the saddest picnic ever & am laying on my stomach eating a Twix bar...

It‘s super cold & dreary here in New England today. I‘d say “Don‘t judge me” but I know you understand. 🤷‍♀️😉

We loved this book about neurodiverse little boy who makes friends with a Skunk! Good elementary read about the challenges in a kids life when his parents divorce, for living with neurodiversity, and for lovers of skunks. #bookish #booknerd #kidlit #amreading #read #reading book review: https://www.pictureandbook.com/book-review-boy-called-bat/

This is a cute children's book about a boy called Bat and his family. His mom is a vet and brings home a baby skunk one day. Bat loves the skunk and becomes the best caretaker. I appreciated the character development in this book. Bat is autistic, but it's never explicitly said. It's a great book that teaches empathy. You are able to understand the frustrations of Bat and his family, as well. I loved it.

For an adult I think this was a simple read and a "careful" story. Bat is on the spectrum and we see those traits come out in his actions in the story. It just seems like everything turns out "to perfect" for him. I do think it's great to see a character with a loving family with some "basic" family issues. I think this book would be good for a 2-4 grader.

Ah, the not-insignificant difference between "I can't focus" and "I can't focus on what you want me to focus on." Storing this phrasing away in my mental teacher phrasebook.

When you think you're only going to read the first chapter before bed, and instead read the whole book cover-to-cover until the wee hours of the morning.

Absolutely in love with this book. From the POV of an autistic boy who falls in love with a little skunk kit.

Cute middle grade novel about a boy, whose mom, a vet, brings home a skunk kit. Kids who like animals would really enjoy this. Comes out March 14.