Bat and the Waiting Game

In the tradition of Clementine and Ramona Quimby, meet Bat. Author Elana K. Arnold returns with another irresistible story of friendship in this Schneider Award Honor-winning 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. . . .

Elana K. Arnold's Bat series is a proven winner in the home and classroom—kids love these short illustrated young middle grade books. Other books include A Boy Called Bat, Bat and the End of Everything, and Bat and the Business of Ferrets.
Sibling Relationships: Janie’s big moment is Bat’s biggest challenge. He loves his sister, but he loves his routine even more.A Neurodivergent Hero: Experience the world through the eyes of Bat, a thoughtful and caring boy on the autism spectrum who is learning to adapt to a changing world.Making New Friends: When his life is disrupted, Bat spends more time with his classmate Israel, discovering what it means to be a best friend.Empathy and Understanding: A gentle and heartwarming story that helps young readers understand different perspectives and the importance of saying you’re sorry.