Bat and the Waiting Game

By Elana K. Arnold

Book Overview

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. . . .

A Neurodivergent Hero: Meet Bat, a kid on the autism spectrum who loves logic, routine, and his baby skunk, Thor.Relatable Sibling Conflict: When his older sister Janie gets a role in the school play, Bat's entire after-school routine is turned upside down.Making a New Friend: With his routine in chaos, Bat finds an unexpected ally and friend in his classmate, Israel.Social Emotional Learning: A gentle and heartwarming story that explores empathy, understanding, and how to make things right after a big mistake.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062445855
• ISBN13: 9780062445858
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Walden Pond Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5