Bitsy Bat, School Star (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781665905053)

Three starred reviews!

A little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this "darling book for all children but especially those with autism" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) from Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Kaz Windness about starting school, making friends, and seeing what makes each person special.

Bitsy is a little bat with big star dreams of making friends at her new school. But when she arrives, Bitsy doesn't feel like she fits in. The other kids sit on their chairs, but sitting upright makes Bitsy dizzy. The other kids paint with their fingers, but Bitsy would rather use her toes. Everyone tells Bitsy she's doing things wrong-wrong-wrong, so she tries harder...and ends up having a five-star meltdown.

Now Bitsy feels like a very small star and doesn't want to go back to school. But with help from her family, Bitsy musters her courage, comes up with a new plan, and discovers that being a good friend is just one of the ways she shines bright!

Backmatter includes a More About Autism facts page, making this "a particularly helpful resource for all kids" (BookPage, starred review).

Author: Kaz Windness
ISBN-10: 1665905050
ISBN-13: 9781665905053
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Language: English
Published: 06/06/2023
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 11.70h x 9.30w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 520238 / Bitsy Bat, School Star


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 06/26/2023
School Library Journal 08/01/2023 pg. 76
BookPage 08/01/2023