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!
by Kaz Windness
Pub. Date: June 6, 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 48
Find it: Goodreads, https://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!
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...
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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.
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Tour Schedule:
Week One:
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5/22/2023 |
Excerpt |
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5/22/2023 |
Excerpt |
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5/23/2023 |
Excerpt |
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5/23/2023 |
Excerpt |
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5/24/2023 |
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5/24/2023 |
Review |
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5/25/2023 |
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5/25/2023 |
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5/26/2023 |
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5/26/2023 |
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5/29/2023 |
IG Review |
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5/29/2023 |
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5/30/2023 |
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5/30/2023 |
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5/31/2023 |
IG Review |
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5/31/2023 |
IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post |
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6/1/2023 |
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6/1/2023 |
IG Review |
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6/2/2023 |
IG Review |
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6/2/2023 |
TikTok Post |
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