Recommended Age:
7
+
Great for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with gentle humor and relatable emotional experiences.
About the Book
Third-grader Bixby Alexander Tam, known as Bat, loves animals and order, and when his veterinarian mother brings home a baby skunk to care for, Bat becomes determined to keep it, navigating the challenge with the help of his sister and his understanding of the world. A warm, neurodivergent-affirming novel about a boy who sees the world differently.
Content Ratings
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Light Themes
Bat is neurodivergent and experiences the world in unique ways; his parents are divorced and he navigates split custody; themes of self-acceptance, the importance of accommodating different ways of being, and the love of animals are central; the tone is warm and affirming.
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No Violence
There is no violence; conflict is emotional and centered on caring for an animal.
