Bat and the Waiting Game

Description: The second book in the funny, heartfelt, and irresistible series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum--ideal for readers who loved "Clementine" and "The Year of Billy Miller." Illustrations. 5/8.

Brief description:

Charles Santoso loves drawing little things in his little journal and dreams about funny, wondrous stories. He moves around between different countries to live and work. Charles is always on the lookout for bookstores and cats whenever he explores a new place. He is the illustrator of several picture books, including Ida, Always, I Will Read to You, and Dear Unicorn. You can visit him at charlessantoso.com.

Review Quotes:

A winsome blend of humor and heart, vibrant characters, and laugh-out-loud dialogue. Arnold's narrative also gracefully explores life through the eyes of a boy on the autism spectrum. The ever-lovable Bat is sure to resonate with readers of all ages. - Booklist Online

"Written in third person, this engaging and insightful story makes readers intimately aware of what Bat is thinking and how he perceives the events and people in his life. With empathy and humor, Arnold delves into Bat's relationships with his divorced parents, older sister, teachers, and classmates." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Comfortably familiar and quietly groundbreaking, this introduction to Bat should charm readers, who will likely look forward to more opportunities to explore life from Bat's particular point of view." - Kirkus Reviews

"Brimming with quietly tender moments, subtle humor, and authentically rendered family dynamics, Arnold's story, the first in a new series, offers a nonprescriptive and deeply heartfelt glimpse into the life of a boy on the autism spectrum." - ALA Booklist

"A Boy Called Bat is sensitive, sweet, and super fun. I read this book with the biggest smile on my face." - Corinne Duyvis, author of Otherbound

"Delightful. This humorous follow-up is even stronger than its predecessor and will leave readers hoping for a third book featuring Bat and his family." - School Library Journal

"A gentle tale of shared similarities rather than differences that divide and a fine read-aloud with a useful but not didactic message of acceptance." - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for A Boy Called Bat: "A Boy Called Bat will help children understand autism and that everybody loves animals." - Temple Grandin, author of Animals In Translation

"Delightful, endearing, and utterly relatable, Bat Tam is destined to be a dear and necessary friend for young readers. I adore him and his story." - Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy