A Boy Called Bat

By: Elana K. Arnold

Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor

The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum, from acclaimed author Elana K. Arnold and with illustrations by Charles Santoso.

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 sweet and thoughtful novel chronicles Bat’s experiences and challenges at school with friends and teachers and at home with his sister and divorced parents. Approachable for younger or reluctant readers while still delivering a powerful and thoughtful story"" (from the review by Brightly.com, which named A Boy Called Bat a best book of 2017).

What a difference perspectives make!

This is an endearing story that gives insight into the mind and perspective of a child who has a different way of processing the world and the sensory input he receives. I like how it explains why he responds the way he does and about how things make him feel. Working with students, it was fun to see inside his mind and walk a mile in his shoes too give me insight as to how some of my students perceive the world. I recommend this sweet and endearing story.

That bat loved Thor so so much

I love the book and I am so excited to read another book to
Thank you so much it’s helped me so much with school

Tender, Sweet, and Easy to Enjoy

A Boy and His Bat was a sweet and heartwarming family listen. The story was gentle, kind, and easy for both ages to follow. My boys enjoyed the animal connection and the caring message throughout. It may not have had the same emotional pull as Fish in a Tree for us, but it was still a really enjoyable audiobook and perfect for listening together as a family. We would rate it 8/10.

The best book!!!👍🏿😃💃🏼🕺🏽👑

I love the book 📚 but he has to do so much for school work so I'm just going to be the first to say that I'm not even going to bed at all because I'm so happy for the rest it's helped me. Keep it up and stay on the same page and keep the book going on the way.

Excellent Bedtime Reader

My grandson loved this book. Very well done. It kept his interest throughout the story.