Bitsy Bat School Star
By Kaz Windness
APaula Wiseman Book
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
2023
48 pages
9781665905053
Bitsy Bat is a cute young bat who wants to be a big star on her first day of class. Her family believes in her and tells her to shine and her first day will be great. But sadly, Bitsy finds school a frightening experience. The other students laugh at her when she tries to hang upside down. They tell her she must sit in her chair.
During art, they laugh when Bitsy uses her toes for her art. When lunchtime comes, the others are disgusted by Bitsy's lunch. Brokenhearted, Bitsy goes home. Her parents assure her that she is unique and magnificent. Bitsy gets an idea. Aren't all of us special and shine in our own way? She makes everyone a star and passes them out the next day. Everyone writes what makes them special on their own stars. Bitsy is a "terrific toe hanger." Others are caring or leaders or have great ideas. Bitsy truly is a shining star in a constellation of all the stars in the classroom.
The author/illustrator explains her experiences being autistic in a letter to readers and a page "More About Autism." This is a special book for every classroom and library.
Highly recommended grades 1-4.
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