Bat's Traits and Feelings
What does Bat do with his hands when excited or upset?
Flaps them.
Who is Bat's older sister?
Janie
What baby animal does Bat's mom bring home in the first book?
A skunk kit / Thor
What does Bat called his weekends with his Dad?
Every-Other Weekend
In the first book, what change makes Bat very upset at the start?
Mom is late / no yogurt
What bothers Bat because his ears are very sensitive?
Loud Noises/Sounds.
Who is Bat's best friend?
Israel
What classroom animal does Bat love in third grade?
Babycakes the rabbit
What is Janie's friend's name, whose Mom makes pottery?
Ezra
What happens at Janie's play?
Thor sprays the audience
Where does Bat feel safest?
In his bedroom.
What color shoes does Mr. Grayson wear?
Orange
What new animals come to Mom's clinic in the fourth book? What are they called?
Baby ferrets / a business of ferrets
Who sits at Bat's table in Mr. Pena's 4th grade class?
Bat, Israel, Jenny and Lucca
In Book 4, what new change bothers Bat at the start of fourth grade?
New teacher / no class pet / new seats / new rules/Lucca making too many changes
What does Bat sometimes suck on when nervous?
His Shirt
What is the name of Bat's mom?
Valerie / Dr. Tam
What kind of bird was Lucca watching?
goldfinch
What is the name of Bat's Dad's girlfriend?
Suzette
What do Bat and Janie make together in Bat and the Business of Ferrets?
Blondies
In later books, how does Bat show he's getting better at handling big feelings?
He stays calmer / talks to friends / thinks about others / makes plans instead of melting down
What is Bat's full first name?
Bixby Alexander Tam
What was Bat's favorite INVERTEBRATE?
Octopus
What was the name of Mr. Pena's substitute?
Ms. Choi
Overall, what is one big way that Bat has grown/changed by the end of Bat and the Business of Ferrets?
He's more patient with changes / more responsible / kinder to others / handles hard decisions better