Thursday, June 1, 2023

Rockstar Book Tours presents... BITSY BAT, SCHOOL STAR by Kaz Windness - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

I am simply BATTY with excitement about my spot the latest book tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.  It features a darling Picture Book that's not only cute, but spirited, and with a great takeaway message for all ages. Check out my review below, make sure to enter the giveaway, and click on over to the other sites participating for more bookish fun!


BITSY BAT, SCHOOL STAR

by Kaz Windness

Pub. Date: June 6, 2023

Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 48

Find it: Goodreadshttps://books2read.com/BITSY-BAT-SCHOOL-STAR 

A little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this “darling book for all children but especially those with autism” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about starting school, making friends, and seeing what makes each person special.

Bitsy is a little bat with big star dreams of making friends at her new school. But when she arrives, Bitsy doesn’t feel like she fits in. The other kids sit on their chairs, but sitting upright makes Bitsy dizzy. The other kids paint with their fingers, but Bitsy would rather use her toes. Everyone tells Bitsy she’s doing things wrong-wrong-wrong, so she tries harder…and ends up having a five-star meltdown.

Now Bitsy feels like a very small star and doesn’t want to go back to school. But with help from her family, Bitsy musters her courage, comes up with a new plan, and discovers that being a good friend is just one of the ways she shines bright!

 

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Bitsy is the most adorable little bat I ever did read about, and I love how she tries her hardest to shine her brightest.  True, she struggles at first because she does some things differently than the her other school mates, but different doesn't mean wrong.  Different means a new way of looking at things, processing things, and seeing the world for all its beauty in another way.  It means opening our minds AND hearts to others, and remembering to always lead with kindness.

Our little friend Bitsy has a lot to learn, but so does everyone else.  THAT'S what life is!  Whether you're a bat or a human, or something in-between it all, there's always something new to learn, take in, and share with others to grow ourselves and our world!  It was heartbreaking when Bitsy was so sad because she felt everything she did was wrong-wrong-wrong, but with a little help from her biggest supporters, some time away from the situation to reassess, and a little Bitsy ingenuity, she's back on her feet in no time, AND she not only becomes a star of her little school, but helps others reach those lofty heights too!

From cover to cover, story to illustrations, and the heart shared in the mix, this is a charming story that little ones will enjoy as well as those well above the age of wearing that moniker.  It's too cute to pass up, and who couldn't use a reminder to celebrate the differences in all of us?!


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About the author...

Kaz Windness is an author-illustrator who loves to make her readers laugh. Kaz specializes in cute (and sometimes spooky!) characters with lots of humor and heart for kids and teens.

Kaz studied children’s book illustration at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) where she was a valedictorian graduate in 2002. Kaz is passionate about helping artists succeed and believes education is key. She is a professor of illustration and curriculum author at RMCAD (2013-present) and illustrator mentor.

Kaz is obsessed with squishy-faced dogs, waffles, and all things spooky. She loves working in watercolor, acrylic, collage, pencil, but mostly Photoshop. There's not much she won't turn into an art supply.

Kaz lives in Colorado with her English teacher husband, two children, and a bunny-obsessed Boston Terrier named Remy.

 

Website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads | Amazon

 




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~~~   GIVEAWAY   ~~~   

1 winner will receive a finished copy of BITSY BAT, SCHOOL STAR, US Only. 

Ends June 6th, midnight EST.





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Special thanks to the Rockstar Book Tours team for the chance to bring this tour to you and to the publisher for the copy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, the publisher, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is COMING SOON (June 6th, 2023), so click on over to your favorite online store to preorder, or plan a trip to your local brick and mortar! Catch the rest of the tour for more!

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

5/22/2023

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt

5/22/2023

The Momma Spot

Excerpt

5/23/2023

yabookscentral.com

Excerpt

5/23/2023

Little Red Reads

Excerpt

5/24/2023

Just Another Teen Reading Books

Review/IG Post

5/24/2023

Nerdophiles

Review

5/25/2023

Confessions of the Perfect Mom

Review/IG Post

5/25/2023

thealylifestyle

Review/IG Post

5/26/2023

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

5/26/2023

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

 Week Two:

5/29/2023

@enjoyingbooksagain

IG Review

5/29/2023

nolareads504

IG Review

5/30/2023

@stargirls.magical.tale

IG Review

5/30/2023

@get.outside.and.read

IG Review

5/31/2023

Carly Sunshine Books

IG Review

5/31/2023

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

6/1/2023

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Review/IG Post

6/1/2023

@froggyreadteach

IG Review

6/2/2023

@read.with.mama

IG Review

6/2/2023

@katherinebichler

TikTok Post




Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!


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