Who is the illustrator? Charles Santoso

What is Bat’s full name?

Bixby Alexander Tam (1)

What are some things Bat doesn’t like to eat?

Leftovers, cheese that has to be sliced, and fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt (1,2)

Why do people call Bixby Bat?

His initials, his sensitivity to sound, and his occasional hand flapping (2)

What days does Janie watch Bat after school?

Tuesdays and Thursdays (4)

What are the three baskets Bat’s mom and sister use to return things to his room?

The clean laundry basket, the books basket, and the miscellaneous basket (6,7)

What job does Bat want to have someday?

A veterinarian, like his mom (9)

What are some items in Bat’s room?

A bamboo window shade, a closet full of shelves, a pull-out trundle, a ceiling fan, a reading lamp, and a rug with a train track on it (10)

What book does Bat like to look through after school?

An animal encyclopedia (10)

How many inches away from Janie is Bat supposed to stay while he’s talking to her?

12 (19)

What is a baby skunk called?

A kit (22)

What street does Bat live on?

Plum Lane (25)

How long does Bat’s mom intend to keep the kit when she brings it home?

About a month (27)

How old does the kit have to be before its released into the wild?

About five months (27)

Why is a skunk an omnivore?

It eats bugs and smaller animals and plants (27, 28)

What type of formula does Bat feed the kit?

Puppy formula (28)

What is the name of Janie’s friend that she has known since before Bat was born?

Ezra (28)

How much earlier does Bat get out of school than Janie?

20 minutes (35)

Who is Bat’s favorite vet tech?

Laurence (37)

What seat does Bat like to sit in while riding in a car?

The middle (38)

What kind of car does Bat’s dad have?

A fast yellow convertible (38)

How far is it from Bat’s house to Bat’s school?

2.3 miles (39)

How many times does Bat’s mom honk her horn when she drops him off at school?

3 (41)

What school does Janie attend?

Robert E. Willett Elementary School (42)

What school does Bat attend?

The Saw Whet School (43)

What time does Bat’s school start?

8:35 (43)

Who is the principal of the Saw Whet School?

Mrs. Martinez (43)

Who are two kids in Bat’s class?

Lucca and Israel (45)

What does the Saw Whet School not allow in classrooms or hallways?

Umbrellas (46)

Who teaches kindergarten at Bat’s school?

Miss Kiko (47)

What sound tells kids at Bat’s school that it is time for school to start?

A handbell (47)

What grade is Bat in?

Third (48)

Who is Bat’s teacher?

Mr. Grayson (48)

What color are Mr. Grayson’s shoes?

Bright orange (49)

How many eyelets does Mr. Grayson have on his shoes?

16 on each shoe (50)

How many eyelets does Bat have on his shoes?

8 on each shoe (51)

Who is Babycakes?

A white angora bunny who is Bat’s class pet (53)

What two foods does Babycakes like?

Carrots and apples (53)

Who visits Babycakes most often?

Bat, then Israel, then Jenny (54)

What times is Bat’s school over?

2:45 (62)

What color is Bat’s mom’s station wagon?

Burgundy (64)

Where did Bat get the name Bixby?

It was his mom’s last name before she got married (66)

What is the name of Bat’s favorite coffee shop?

Cocoa (67)

What color is Janie’s rain slicker?

Yellow (67)

What does Bat like to add to his hot chocolate?

Cinnamon (68)

How many stairs lead up to Bat’s dad’s apartment?

Two sets of 11 (70)

What is Bat’s favorite number?

11 (70)

What apartment does Bat’s dad live in?

2A (70)

How many rings does Mr. Garyson wear?

Three silver rings (73)

What does Bat think Mr. Grayson’s mustache looks like?

A caterpillar (75)

What kind of car does Mr. Grayson drive?

An orange coupe (75)

What role is Janie trying out for in her school play?

Alice, in Alice in Wonderland (76)

The Queen (122)

What does Bat’s mom use to make a nest for the kit?

Ripped up old t-shirts (78)

What can Bat not take for lunch at school?

Peanut butter sandwiches (80)

Who is allergic to peanuts?

Lin (80)

What name does Bat come up with for the kit?

Stripy (81)

What name does Janie come up with?

Thor (83)

What is on Janie’s favorite pajamas?

Unicorns (86)

What is a herd of unicorns called?

A blessing (86)

How far away can a human smell skunk spray?

A mile (92)

According to Dr. Jerry Dragoo, what makes a good pet?

A good pet caretaker (93)

What game does Israel ask Bat if he’d like to play at recess?

Four Square (95)

Where does Bat’s grandmother live?

Idaho (100)

How far is it from Bat’s school to his mom’s vet office?

Three miles (104)

What is Bat’s mom’s name?

Valerie (104)

How many buttons does Bat want to have on his white veterinarian coat?

Five (107)

What does Bat use to introduce Thor to Janie?

Janie’s unicorn pajama top (127)

What is Bat’s favorite candy store?

The Sugar Shack (141)

Who from school does Bat meet outside the Sugar Shack?

Israel (142)

Why does Bat drop his bag of candy in the Sugar Shack?

It crinkled in a way that bothered his ears (147,148)

How many braids does Janie put in her hair before bed?

6 (149)

What makes a padded nook in Thor’s enclosure?

Rice filled socks (156)

What color are bat’s mom’s eyes?

Hazel (160)

How does Bat describe the color hazel?

Like a rainbow of all the boring colors (162)

What time is recess at Bat’s school?

10:15 (169)

What do Bat and his mom plan for snacks when Israel comes over?

Lemonade and crackers and apple slices and cheese (183)

What time does Israel arrive at Bat’s house?

11:30 (184)

What color are Israel’s eyes?

Light green (187)

What did Bat see when he looked into Israel’s eyes?

Eyes (188)

What part of Israel tells Bat that it will be safe to let Israel hold Thor?

Israel’s hands (189)

In which book:

In which book does a character eat the last vanilla yogurt? (A Boy Called BAT, 4)

In which book does a character like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches without the crusts? (A Boy Called BAT, 5)

In which book is a character’s room his favorite place in the whole world? (A Boy Called BAT, 6)

In which book does a character sort his dresser drawer by things he wears together? (A Boy Called BAT, 8)

In which book does someone shoot a hawk with a BB pellet? (A Boy Called BAT, 9)

In which book does a character live near a college? ((A Boy Called BAT, 25)

In which book do a group of students bring an injured skunk to a vets office in a bike basket? ((A Boy Called BAT, 26)

In which book does a character feel itchy when he lies? (A Boy Called BAT, 36)

In which book can a character juggle five juggling clubs? (A Boy Called BAT, 37)

In which book does a character take ear muffs to school? ((A Boy Called BAT, 40)

In which book is a character’s school named after an owl? (A Boy Called BAT, 43)

In which book does a character hate when people rumple his hair? (A Boy Called BAT, 45)

In which book does a character not like collaboration? (A Boy Called BAT, 62)

In which book does a character not like being called sport? (A Boy Called BAT, 65)

In which book does a character not like mushy food, except for oatmeal with brown sugar? (A Boy Called BAT, 71)

In which book does a character think about animal facts when he gets nervous? (A Boy Called BAT, 74)

In which book does a character have to help a baby animal learn to pee and poop? (A Boy Called BAT, 89)

In which book does a character head the Dragoo Institute for the Betterment of Skunks and Skunk Reputations? (A Boy Called BAT, 93)

In which book does a character wear the biggest size shoes the store sells? (A Boy Called BAT, 111)

In which book does a character always use too much soap when giving animals baths? (A Boy Called BAT, 113)

In which book does a character like braiding hair? (A Boy Called BAT, 153)

In which book do a character’s words come out fast and loud when they are important? (A Boy Called BAT, 179)