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Bitsy Bat, School Star (Bitsy Bat series)

Kaz Windness

Illustrator: Kaz Windness

Ages: 6+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster BFYR/S & S

ISBN: 978-1-6695-0505-3

Keywords: Autism, Assimilation, bats

An autistic kindergartner finds a way to fit in and helps herself and others find their unique qualities. Graphite on paper and digital paintings. Back matter about autism.