Chapter 9: “Open-Door Babycakes Policy”

• Unspoken rules – things you know without having to say them . . .

• What are some unspoken rules you have at your home? At school?

Chapter 10: “A Very Long Day”

• Discuss how is Bat feeling and what’s causing this feeling. 

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Chapter 11: “Apartment 2A”

• If you could talk with Bat, what advice would you give him to change his mood?”

Chapter 12: “Finally”

• Think about Mr. Grayson. What similarities do you see in Mr. Grayson and your own teacher? What differences do you see?

• Would you enjoy having Mr. Grayson as a teacher? Explain your thinking.

Chapter 13: “What’s in a Name?”

• How does Bat feel about Janie’s suggestion for a name for the skunk?

• What clues do you see on page 84 that support your thinking?