Three starred reviews! A little bat struggles to fit in but ends up celebrating its differences in this "charming book for all children, especially those with autism" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) by author and illustrator Kaz Windness, winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award.

Bitsy Bat: School Star is a book about going to school, making friends, and seeing the unique and special in everyone. Bitsy is a little bat who dreams of making friends at her new school. But when she arrives, Bitsy feels like she doesn't fit in. The other children sit in their chairs, but Bitsy gets dizzy sitting up straight. The other children paint with their fingers, but Bitsy prefers to use her toes. Everyone tells Bitsy she is doing things wrong, wrong, wrong.

Bitsy tries hard to do things better... and ends up having a five-star meltdown. Now Bitsy feels very small and doesn't want to go back to school. But with the help of her family, Bitsy gathers courage, comes up with a new plan, and discovers that being a good friend is one of many things that make her shine.

The book includes a page with more information about autism, making it "a particularly useful resource for all children" (BookPage, starred review).

Pages: 48, Year of Publication: 0814, Dimensions: 22.9x22.9cm