Bat and the End of Everything

Description: Bat grows anxious as his third-grade year comes to an end and the time to release his pet skunk, Thor, out into the wild approaches in the finale to the funny, heartfelt, and acclaimed series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum from National Book Award finalist Arnold. Illustrations.

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:

Praise for BAT AND THE WAITING GAME: "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

Praise for BAT AND THE WAITING GAME: "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 BAT AND THE WAITING GAME: "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