Batcat spends most of their time along in their treehouse, hanging out, watching tv, and playing games. When an annoying ghost steals their ice cream, they vow to get rid of their unwelcome guest. Devising a plan to visit a local witch for help, Batcat traverses Spooky Island to gather the necessary ingredients to complete the spell. Along the way, Batcat encounters both bats and cats, all asking Batcat to conform to their idea of what a bat/cat should be. Batcat is special because they are neither yet both.

The delightful, adorable illustrations and funny moments make Batcat and fun and exciting graphic novel. Emerging readers will be drawn in by its colorful illustrations and simplicity. Batcat is charming and relatable, their journey amusing and silly at times is reminiscent of a video game quest. Its theme of acceptance of self and others will make it both sought after and enlightening for parents and readers.

I recommend this title to graphic novel lovers and folks looking to beef up their graphic novel collections for emerging readers.

Batcat is my new favorite nonbinary icon. Part bat, part cat, all awesome -- Batcat needs to get rid of a ghost bothering them at home. On their adventure, they run into bats that tell them they aren't bat enough and cats that tell them they aren't cat enough. But never fear! Batcat remembers that they are special JUST the way that they are, and that's enough for them. Vibrant illustrations, jokes that make you guffaw, and a special main character to root for makes Batcat a perfect book. I can't wait to see kids discover Batcat!

I thought this was such a great graphic novel. I loved how the ghost and batcat became friends at the end.

I had a hard time getting into this story, which may have been because I was reading in black and white and not full color, hopefully readers who see the final book will be immersed in this spooky, magical world. I think some parts were a little heavy handed and so the story felt unbalanced to me. There are other, similar books for this age group that I'd recommend first. But this book is still cute and my library will definitely get it.

I received an electronic ARC from ABRAMS Kids through NetGalley.
Batcat is exactly what he sounds like - half bat and half cat. He is happy until a ghost moves into his home and tries to interact with him. Batcat is unhappy and seeks the local witch to find a way to get rid of the ghost. She sends him on an impossible quest to find three spell ingredients. He meets bats who question whether he is a bat; cats who doubt he is a cat. Both make him question who they are. The final ingredient is a griffin's egg. While there, he listens as the griffins support being more than one thing. They celebrate being who they are. Batcat thinks about this on the way back and while with the witch. Readers see him change from not wanting the ghost around to seeing the world through the ghost's view. In the end, they decide to stay together and figure out a friendship. Love the emphasis on being yourself and ignoring those who deny who you are. Plenty of humor for upper elementary readers to enjoy.

This was a delightful tromp through a lively story, packed up in an easily digestible and pleasing graphic novel for early readers. My 6 1/2 year old is a BIG reader and I thought I'd let her take the lead on the review for this one:

"It was SO silly, and I LOVED the way the sound effects were drawn, they were incredibly funny! I liked that the story was about BatCat maybe not feeling like they were allowed to be two different things and everyone around them wanted to teach to them how to be "full cat" or "full bat", but they just wanted to be themselves - part cat and part bat!! I did not like that the skeleton was mean to BatCat but I did like the story which I think meant that sometimes people will not be nice to you but that doesn't make them right or that you should listen to them, you should still be you!"

We do wish the ARC had waited to be distributed until the coloring was completed, especially given the early reader age range it is for, however the story was still a hit and my daughter gobbled it up in one sitting. She cannot wait for more BatCat adventures!

Thanks so much NetGalley, ABRAMS Kids, and Amulet Books for access to this cute arc!

We follow Batcat on their quest to banish a snack-stealing ghost from their house, facing pushback from bats and cats alike on how Batcat isn't what they think they should be. But Batcat is exactly perfect just as they are!

This was a great little arc, and I can't wait to see it and sell it in full colour in my store!

I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher.
Batcat is an adorable "spooky" graphic novel. Batcat finds that they have a problem and goes to the island witch for a spell to solve it. During their quest for ingredients, Batcat meets bats, cats, and griffins and learns from each. The biggest lesson that Batcat learns is that Batcat is the best Batcat there is, going with the message of the story: You are the best You there is, and don't let anyone else try to change you.
While the setting is spooky, the action and art are cute and sweet. This is the perfect book for younger readers, especially ones who are having trouble fitting in or being themselves.

"Batcat", by Meggie Ramm, is a cute kids graphic novel. It appears to be the first installment in a series, that follows a round, pink creature, part bat - part cat, enjoying a solitary existence full of video games, fast food, and ice cream. This solitary existence is one day disturbed by the arrival of an annoying ghost who disrupts Batcat's routine, hogs the remote, and eats all the snacks.

This sets Batcat on a quest for magical ingredients needed to cast a spell that will solve the ghost problem. The quest is riddled with predictable obstacles and encounters that help Batcat see that one does not only need to be one thing and everyone should be appreciated for who they are.

The illustrations are very cute and humorous, but I felt I had a hard time truly appreciating them since the e-arc was in black and white. There was only one colored page, in addition to the cover, that showed how the final print version will look, which looks very cute, and a lot better than the black and white.

Thank you to NetGalley and ABRAMS Kids/Amulet Books for the e-arc. "Batcat" is coming out in March 2023.

Warning be sure to eat before reading or you will crave tacos the entire time!! Seriously!

Is Batcat a bat or a cat?? A little bit bat and a little bit cat, Batcat is just that Batcat and perfect just as is!!
A new graphic novel series for readers that are just getting turned on to reading. This graphic novel is filled to the brim with fun and tacos!!

The storyline was easy to follow and kept me reading to find out more. The illustrations were awesome made the reading, well like I wasn’t reading 😊Books like this are a perfect way to get your hesitant reader to learn to LOVE reading.

So glad this is a series, we just can't wait to read more adventures of Batcat and hopefully AL too!!
Apologies for the short review, I must now go get tacos and perhaps a pizza 😊

Grateful to have received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley & Abrams Kids.

I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
They're half-cat and half-bat who loves pizza, ice cream, and video games. Batcat lives in a treehouse all by themselves until, one day, a ghost arrives, wanting to haunt it. Soon, the ghost takes control over everything in the house, so Batcat visits the local witch to find a spell to get rid of the ghost. Thus, Batcat goes on a quest to find three ingredients for the witch's spell. Can Batcat find all three in time?
Have you ever felt one thing didn't define you? Batcat is like that, being part bat and part cat. A rewarding graphic novel shows readers you can be whatever you want. I enjoyed the little quests for Batcat and the different creatures they faced. I own a few cats, so I know how finicky they can be, but I sure don't own any bats, though. And that surprise ending for both Ghost and Batcat? Just wonderful. The comic wraps up nicely with touching morals and other smiles. Book 2?

"Batcat" is a wonderful little graphic novel about a creature that is neither bat nor cat, but a batcat! Batcat likes being all alone, but suddenly a ghost moves into their house, upsetting their accustomed solitude, hogging the controller, and eating all their ice cream. Batcat goes to a witch to get a spell to make the ghost leave, but is told they have to gather three ingredients for the witch to make the spell. While gathering the ingredients, Batcat meets some bats, cats, ghosts, a talking skeleton, and some griffins, who all have things to say that influence Batcat's thinking. Once Batcat returns to the witch, they make the spell and head back home. The ending is lovely, as is the whole book. The book is also full of silliness, and Batcat frequently breaks the fourth wall with comical effect. This is a sweet story about being who you are, and learning that it's okay to be more than one thing. Highly recommended for middle grade and early graphic novel collections.

BatCat is a gorgeous children’s book exploring what it is like to be told you’re one thing when you know you are more. The titular BatCat is non-binary, and the metaphor used to help explain that is being not quite cat and not quite bat. We follow them going on a journey of learning that some creatures will tell you you’re not enough and that you have to be a certain way, but being your whole self is so much better, even when you don’t fit neatly into other peoples categories. I absolutely would recommend this to any parent

I absolutely loved this graphic novel. It was fun, playful and had a great message. I look forward to sharing this graphic novel with my kids and reminding them that they can be whoever they want to be.

This was a fantastical journey of BatCat trying to get rid of an unwanted house guest that took a turn into learning to be happy with all the different parts of yourself. The story was quick, but the characters were memorable and had unique personalities. The art was bright and fun and Batcat being pink was so adorable.

A fun and spooky story for any kid who feels like they don't quite belong. Catbat isn't all cat or all bat, which seems to be a problem. But who needs to be only one thing?

A super cute book! I wish there had been more to it, but it was an excellent start and the art was lovely (and will be even more so when they publish it in color!). Thanks to netgalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A cute graphic novel for younger readers, this story follows Batcat - a creature that is neither bat nor cat but both combined- as he sets out to rid himself of the ghost that is haunting his house and eating his ice cream.

The art and story are actually really cute. Batcat gets sent on a quest to find some special magical ingredients by the local witch. In return, she will concoct a spell to send away the ghost haunting Batcat's home. Batcat goes on the adventure and obtains all that is needed only to realize that the ghost might not be so bad after all. The witch still makes her "spell". Which turns out to be a "welcome to the neighborhood" cake.

Batcat and the ghost become unlikely friends who share a home and some ice cream.

It is really a cute story. 10/10 would recommend to those who are young readers wanting a new graphic novel and those who love cats and bats.

Big thanks @abramsbooks @netgalley @meggietheramm
for allowing me to read and review this title.

Cute story - You dont have to be one thing or the other, just be you.

When Batcat ends up with a problem, a local witch sends him on a mission for ingredients. Throughout this mission BatCat learns he's just not 'bat' enough or 'cat' enough. Upset over this, he almost fails his mission. Until, he learns that he doesn't have to be what everyone thinks he should be.

I first chose Batcat because bats and cats are two of my favorite things. The art style drew me in and was the cutest thing. But once i started reading and seeing Batcat struggle with not being bat enough or cat enough. The way the author uses Batcat to explain being nonbinary was brilliant. As a parent of two gender nonconforming children this book was everything my kids needed. I love this book and will be purchasing all of the copies for all of the kids in my life.

5 stars!