{"product_id":"a-boy-called-bat-elana-k-arnold-9781470859220","title":"A Boy Called Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum, from \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eacclaimed author Elana K. Arnold and with illustrations by Charles Santoso.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\"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 \u003ci\u003eA Boy Called Bat\u003c\/i\u003e a best book of 2017).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elana K. Arnold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 147085922X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781470859220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Walden Pond Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/14\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.60h x 5.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Elana K. Arnold","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":48442269892863,"sku":"9781470859220","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c53a2a6c-dc12-4564-8940-61b1ca464020.jpg?v=1777196260","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-boy-called-bat-elana-k-arnold-9781470859220","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}