- Title: A Boy Called Bat
- Author: Elana K. Arnold
- Book Form: E-Book
- Pages: 208
- Publisher: Walden Pond Press
- Genre: Middle Grade, Fiction
- Rating: ★★★★
– Goodreads
For 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.
But 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.
This is my first MG that I’m reviewing on my blog, and I’m SO GLAD it’s this book! I absolutely loved it!
A Boy Called Bat is about Bixby Alexander Tam (Bat) and his journey through his mom finding a baby skunk. He tries his hardest to get his mom to let him keep it.
The most interesting thing about this book, to me, is that Bat has autism.
I felt this would be a great book for any younger child to read. It can show them that people with autism, while they may act differently, they still have feelings and desires just like everyone else.
The illustrations in the book were adorable. I loved seeing pictures of Bat and his baby skunk.
This was the first in a series of three books, and I would love to read the rest! I will be getting this series for by two year old when he’s a bit older. I think its a great way to introduce kids to others with Autism!
Until next time…
Mithah Reads 