The Nocturnals encounter strange sounds and smells in the valley. When an unfamiliar animal appears, loudmouthed sugar glider Bismark is not pleased! But he and the others soon learn that being peculiar is also reason to be proud. Bonus content includes Fun Facts about the Nocturnals and a glossary of peculiar words from different languages. Full color.
"Addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way" --New York Post

The Nocturnals 8-book Early Reader Collection encourages kids at all reading levels who like adventurous stories featuring unusual animals.

In this adventure-filled Level 2 Early Reader, Dawn the serious fox, Tobin the sweet pangolin, and Bismark the wacky sugar glider meet an unusual new animal, Penny the possum. Bismark doesn't understand her. But Penny makes friends with the Nocturnal Brigade and shows them how to be proud of their differences.

GREAT FOR BEGINNING READERS AGES 6-8
Teaches Life Skills: Accepting Differences, Empathy, and Kindness.
Perfect for kids who like unusual animals and science!

Bonus Book Content: Nocturnals Fun Facts and Animal Glossary
Download complimentary printable activities on the book's website: Sight Word Games, Bingo, Common Core Language Arts Educator Guide, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Activities, and More!

Read All 8 of the Nocturnals Grow & Read Adventures, including Level 2 Early Readers The Moonlight Meeting and The Slithery Shakedown. These Beginning Readers introduce Life Skills such as Friendship and Sharing.

NEW! Get The Nocturnals companion Grow & Read Animal Activity Book to extend the story with animal facts, coloring, drawing games, mazes, puzzles, and more! (Sold separately)