Bitsy Bat, School Star

(Hardback)

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A little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this heartfelt picture book from an autistic perspective 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 doesnt 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 shes doing things wrong-wrong-wrong, so she tries harderand ends up having a five-star meltdown.

Now Bitsy feels like a very small star and doesnt 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!

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* "A darling book for all children but especially those with autism." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Author Bio

Kaz Windness is an author-illustrator who loves to make her readers laugh. When shes not writing or illustrating books, Kaz teaches illustration at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and enjoys making deep-dish pizza. Kaz lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, two children, and Boston terrier. Shes the author of picture booksSwim, Jim!andBitsy Bat, School Star. She also created the Level 1 Ready-to-Read GraphicsWorm and Caterpillar Are Friendsand the Level 1 Ready-to-ReadCat vs. Vac. Visit her at WindnessBooks.com.