A Boy Called Bat — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum, from acclaimed author Elana K. Arnold and with illustrations by Charles Santoso.
For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises—some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat’s mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter.
But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.
"This sweet and thoughtful novel chronicles Bat’s experiences and challenges at school with friends and teachers and at home with his sister and divorced parents. Approachable for younger or reluctant readers while still delivering a powerful and thoughtful story" (from the review by Brightly.com, which named A Boy Called Bat a best book of 2017).
Frequently asked questions
Is A Boy Called Bat appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in 'A Boy Called Bat'. The search results do not reference any physical violence or harmful actions occurring within the story. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is described as sweet and relatable, without elements that would frighten young readers.
Does A Boy Called Bat have violence?
No violence is depicted in 'A Boy Called Bat'. The search results do not reference any physical violence or harmful actions occurring within the story.
Does A Boy Called Bat have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is described as sweet and relatable, without elements that would frighten young readers.
Does A Boy Called Bat have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results mention the author's background and other works, but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in 'A Boy Called Bat'.
Does A Boy Called Bat have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in 'A Boy Called Bat'. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in the story.
Does A Boy Called Bat have profanity?
No profanity is found in 'A Boy Called Bat'. The search results do not mention any use of strong language or swearing in the book.
Does A Boy Called Bat have climate change?
No climate themes are present in 'A Boy Called Bat'. The search results do not indicate any environmental activism or related content in the narrative.
Does A Boy Called Bat have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or explicit content in 'A Boy Called Bat'.
Does A Boy Called Bat have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a young boy and his experiences, it does not promote traditional or modern gender roles as a theme.
Does A Boy Called Bat have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book 'A Boy Called Bat'. The search results do not provide any information indicating that LGBTQ+ content is part of the narrative.
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