Who wouldn't want a bat named Pat? She's the best pet ever—had that is that! This "batty" tale of friendship will really make you giggle!This rib-tickling read-aloud tale was created especially to build early phonics skills by teaching children to recognize "families" of words that share the same spelling pattern. This key reading strategy helps kids decode new words with ease—and become stronger readers, writers, and spellers! Also includes riddles, a cheer, and reading tips!