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Walden Pond Press

Bat and the Waiting Game (The Bat Series, 2)

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walden Pond Press


Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2019


Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062445863


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 65


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years, from customers


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.42 x 7.62 inches


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    • Great Books
Format: Paperback
My son really loves this series I would only suggest when shipping books slip them in a waterproof bag than put in the box as it was raining the day of delivery and my books got water damage.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024 by Rahel Elisheva
    • Kids love it
Format: Paperback
My son loved this book. We purchased the entire series.
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025 by Jackie Diaz
    • Great series
Format: Hardcover
Great series! Order all 3!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024 by RM
    • Wonderful!
Format: Paperback
Great book for kids with ADHD! Made my son feel like he could relate to Bats personality
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024 by Tina Jewell
    • We enjoyed it
Format: Paperback
My kids received the first one at school (5&10) once we finished it they wanted the second one. We’ve enjoyed reading a chapter or two before bed, Bat’s personality is so cute. & the kids have enjoyed knowing more about Thor and Babycakes. Can’t wait to start the 3rd one.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024 by Anakaren garcia
    • Love it! Great series!
Format: Paperback
Cute story, can’t wait to share it with my students!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022 by Jean Barbetta
    • Low-key and Upbeat
Format: Kindle
This is the second Bat, (Bixby Alexander Tam), book and a fine entry in the series. The "hook", if you want to call it that, is that Bat is on the autism spectrum, and we follow his daily adventures from his point of view. This series is often compared to book sets that feature antic or hyper characters - Clementine, Ramona, and so on - which I think gives a false sense of the feel of the series. Bat is quiet and thoughtful and observant, and the insights Bat shares and the action in which he engages are also low-key and mild. I think it's important to emphasize that these aren't "problem" books that have been written just to teach people about autism or otherwise to illustrate or educate about autism. That is an aspect of the book because that is an important element of Bat's life and character, but these books have a much larger appeal. Bat is a smart, good kid going through the process of growing up. He deals with family, friends, school, frustration, making mistakes, and so on, just like everyone else. The lessons he learns are relatable to any kid reader. That said, these also aren't just dry lesson books. Bat is funny and engaging. His family is supportive and his friends are appealing. The emphasis on pets and little critters adds appeal. The situations Bat finds himself in can be silly or even slapstick, but they are just right for young readers, and Bat's adventures, while mild, are easy and fun for new readers to follow. I suspect they would recognize themselves in these characters and relate to their adventures in a rewarding and entertaining fashion. (The two dozen or so black and white drawings help in that regard, since they nicely illustrate, frame and enhance the story.) The upshot, for me, is that the Bat books introduce an appealing kid character in a kid friendly package that's aimed at a tough to serve early-reader crowd. Add in their heart and humor and that's a winner to me. (Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018 by Pop Bop
    • Kids love it
Format: Paperback
Kids absolutely love this and they are 8 and 13. Anything that can interest both age range for me is perfect because I have heavy readers. 2 birds with one stone (book).
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021 by Toni

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