“Hecht’s playful narrative style livens the baldly delivered lesson, as do a handful of challenging words that are not only defined by context and in a glossary in the back, but matched to equivalents in five languages.”
Description
“Addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way” —New York Post
This adventure-filled Level 2 Nocturnals Early Reader grows confidence in reading with engaging illustrations, short sentences, and fun alliteration!
Penny the peculiar possum surprises Dawn the serious fox, Tobin the sweet pangolin, and Bismark the wacky sugar glider!
At first Bismark doesn't understand her, but Penny makes friends with the Nocturnals trio and shows them how to be proud of their differences. Bonus Content includes Nocturnals Animal Glossary with Fun Facts and a Language Glossary!
PERFECT FOR EARLY READERS AGES 6–8 (Grades 1-2)
Teachers and Librarians: add to your Transitional Book Collection!
- Level 2 books feature longer text, problem solving and sight words
- Teaches Life Skills: Accepting Differences, Empathy, and Kindness
The 8-book Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader Collection encourages kids at all reading levels who like adventurous stories featuring unusual nocturnal animals.
Reviews
“The art, which is largely redundant of text, provides cues to help readers with decoding…”
“[The Brigade] discovers different isn’t bad, it’s just an opportunity to discover something or someone new! A great book on acceptance, tolerance, and inclusion.”
“This easy reader chapter book has short, easy sentences with occasional alliteration. The illustrations have a pleasing palette. Includes facts about the animals and a glossary.”