Level 1
Why do people call the main character Bat?
*He flaps his arms like a bat.
*His initials spell B-A-T.
*He has sensitive hearing like a bat.
Who is Babycakes?
The class pet, a rabbit.
What does Bat's dad like to call Bat?
Sport
What did Bat want to name the baby skunk?
Stripy
Where does Bat go every other weekend?
His dad's house.
What game does Bat's class play every Friday?
Payday.
Bat spilled hot cocoa on his shirt.
What did Janie want to name the baby skunk?
Thor
Who is Bat's teacher?
Mr. Grayson
Name one of Bat's friends from school.
Lucca, Israel
What does Mr. Grayson let Bat do during recess instead of playing in the rain?
Clean out Babycakes cage.
What is Bat's reason for wanting the skunk to sleep in his bed with him?
In the wild it wouldn't sleep alone.
What did Bat's mom put in the skunk enclosure to keep him warm?
ripped up t-shirts
Why didn't Bat like the nickname his dad called him?
His dad called him Sport, but he didn't play sports or like sports.
Why doesn't Bat like to work in groups?
He liked to do things himself. He liked to be in control. Bat thought he could do it better by himself.
Did Bat's mom let him sleep with the Kit?
No, because Bat could hurt it by accident. Another reason is that skunks are wild animals, so humans should leave them alone.
Name one character trait that describes Janie.
She's more mature than Bat and she takes care of him.
She's good at cutting paper and taping things, doing things with her hands.
social: She has friends and she likes to sing, dance and act.
Name one character trait that describes Bat.
He likes animals.
He wants everyone to be on time.
He has a problem using his fingers and controlling his feelings.
How did Bat feel when is mom was a little late to pick him up from school?
He felt nervous.
Did Bat like the name Janie came up with for the kit?
Yes, because Thor was the thunder god, big and strong.