
This book helps children learn about autism.
7. A Boy Called Bat
This charming book, at first glance, appears to be a heart-warming tale about a little boy who wants a pet. Bixby, who goes by Bat, has a mother who is a veterinarian. One day, she brings home a skunk, which Bat decides that he wants for a pet.
Scattered throughout the book, though, are references that children with autism will relate to — clothes that itch, the need for solid routines, and not having friends that are children. By making the autism experience secondary to Bat’s everyday life, the book helps normalize autism and autistic children. This book is part of a series about the little boy, Bat, and how he gets through everyday life.