Bitsy Bat, School Star

Written and illustrated by Kaz Windness

Part of the The Bitsy Bat Series series

A little bat learns to embrace her unique way of shining at school.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 697 ratings

48 pages· 778 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Bitsy, a little bat with big dreams, struggles to fit in at her new school. While others sit upright and paint with fingers, Bitsy prefers hanging upside down and using her toes. Feeling out of place, she faces a meltdown. With her family's support, Bitsy discovers that her unique ways can help her shine brightly and make friends. Can Bitsy find the courage to embrace her differences and show everyone the star she truly is?

From the publisher

Three starred reviews! A little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this “darling book for all children but especially those with autism” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about starting school, making friends, and seeing what makes each person special. Bitsy is a little bat with big star dreams of making friends at her new school. But when she arrives, Bitsy doesn’t feel like she fits in. The other kids sit on their chairs, but sitting upright makes Bitsy dizzy. The other kids paint with their fingers, but Bitsy would rather use her toes. Everyone tells Bitsy she’s doing things wrong-wrong-wrong, so she tries harder…and ends up having a five-star meltdown. Now Bitsy feels like a very small star and doesn’t want to go back to school. But with help from her family, Bitsy musters her courage, comes up with a new plan, and discovers that being a good friend is just one of the ways she shines bright! Backmatter includes a More About Autism facts page, making this “a particularly helpful resource for all kids” (BookPage, starred review).

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