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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.