Bat and the Waiting Game (The Bat Series, 2)

Great book for kids with ADHD! Made my son feel like he could relate to Bats personality

My son really loves this series I would only suggest when shipping books slip them in a waterproof bag than put in the box as it was raining the day of delivery and my books got water damage.

Great series! Order all 3!

My kids received the first one at school (5&10) once we finished it they wanted the second one.We’ve enjoyed reading a chapter or two before bed, Bat’s personality is so cute. & the kids have enjoyed knowing more about Thor and Babycakes.Can’t wait to start the 3rd one.

Cute story, can’t wait to share it with my students!

Very well written and touching. I love the style of describing how Bat feels without needing to add commentary, you get the full picture of his experience with autism. This book is also good for adults wanting to understand autism better.

This is the second Bat, (Bixby Alexander Tam), book and a fine entry in the series. The "hook", if you want to call it that, is that Bat is on the autism spectrum, and we follow his daily adventures from his point of view. This series is often compared to book sets that feature antic or hyper characters - Clementine, Ramona, and so on - which I think gives a false sense of the feel of the series. Bat is quiet and thoughtful and observant, and the insights Bat shares and the action in which he engages are also low-key and mild.I think it's important to emphasize that these aren't "problem" books that have been written just to teach people about autism or otherwise to illustrate or educate about autism. That is an aspect of the book because that is an important element of Bat's life and character, but these books have a much larger appeal. Bat is a smart, good kid going through the process of growing up. He deals with family, friends, school, frustration, making mistakes, and so on, just like everyone else. The lessons he learns are relatable to any kid reader.That said, these also aren't just dry lesson books. Bat is funny and engaging. His family is supportive and his friends are appealing. The emphasis on pets and little critters adds appeal. The situations Bat finds himself in can be silly or even slapstick, but they are just right for young readers, and Bat's adventures, while mild, are easy and fun for new readers to follow. I suspect they would recognize themselves in these characters and relate to their adventures in a rewarding and entertaining fashion. (The two dozen or so black and white drawings help in that regard, since they nicely illustrate, frame and enhance the story.)The upshot, for me, is that the Bat books introduce an appealing kid character in a kid friendly package that's aimed at a tough to serve early-reader crowd. Add in their heart and humor and that's a winner to me.(Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)

This book arrived in perfect condition! I had already ordered the first in this series, and it was very popular in my fourth grade classroom! The kids were thrilled to know that this was a series, and this book was greeted in our classroom with great joy! These Bat books are good for children's hearts!

My son loves it.

My son loved the book…we have ordered the next one.

Great book for a 8 year old

Good for kids

My daughter (6) really enjoys these books