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Book SynopsisJoin Bat, Cat, and Rat on their three-and-a-half sweet and silly roommate adventures in this hilarious picture book, the first of a series, from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague.What happens when three friends—a bat, a cat, and a rat—move in together?
In “Sharing,” Bat, Cat, and Rat find a cozy home to share. But will choosing rooms put their sharing skills to the test?
In “Joking,” Rat sets off a series of pranks and shenanigans with his rubber spider that have the trio screaming in surprise and laughing in delight.
In “Reading,” Cat catches Bat and Rat reading over her shoulder—or so she thinks, until it turns out they haven’t learned to read yet. Can Cat teach her friends to read along with her?
Trade Review"Subtly but effectively, the book’s veteran creators show that mutual understanding is worth working for, even when it requires ceding some of one’s own assumptions." -- Publishers Weekly * 12/18/2023 *
"Equally effective as an inviting beginning-reader book or a read-aloud choice for younger children, this volume features friendship among three well-defined characters, along with humor that kids will enjoy." -- Booklist * 1/1/2024 *
"These delightful, very brief stories entertainingly touch on the joys and complexities of friendship.... Young readers will enjoy the stories and discover that a home with friends, even with its ups and downs, is a cozy place to be." -- Horn Book * March/April 2024 Issue *
