The Peculiar Possum: The Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader, Level 2 - Softcover

Hecht, Tracey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1944020209 ISBN 13: 9781944020200

Publisher: Fabled Films Press, 2018

Synopsis

In The Peculiar Possum, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider, and Dawn, a serious fox, encounter strange sounds and smells in the valley.  When an unfamiliar animal appears, Bismark is not pleased! But soon Bismark and the Brigade learn that being peculiar is also reason to be proud.

Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts about animals and their nighttime world and a glossary of Peculiar Words from different languages (Ages 5-7)

Themes include accepting differences, empathy, and kindness

Visit the Nocturnals World online to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, sight word games, The Nocturnals kindness game, language arts educator guides, and more!

About this title

About the Author:

Tracey Hecht has written, directed, and produced for film. The American Booksellers Association chose the first book in her critically acclaimed middle grade series, The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions, as a Kids’ Indie Next List pick. This year, her Grow & Read early reader book, The Chestnut Challenge, was given a Mom’s Choice Gold Award.  In partnership with the New York Public Library, Tracey created a Read Aloud Writing Program that she has since conducted—both in person and virtually—in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. Tracey currently splits her time between New York City and Oquossoc, Maine, with her husband, four children, and dog, Penny.

Josie Yee is an award winning illustrator specializing in children's books. She lives in New York City with her daughter, Ana, and their cat, Dude.

Review:

“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.”—Booklist

“[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.” —Story Monsters

“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.”—Youth Services Book Review

“Comparable to the 'I Can Read' and 'Step Into Reading' series that often feature plenty of superheroes, this will provide a nice change of topic - learning about the habits of nocturnal animals. (I liked how the book often used the characteristics of each animal to convey personality as well) in an easily packaged format. Also provides a glossary of sight words in other languages too!”—Kid Lit Exchange

“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.”—Lost in Storyland

"A delightful read that teaches young children that differences are what makes us all special. Beautifully written with eye-catching illustrations that will entertain kids while teaching a valuable lesson." —The Book Diva Reads

About this edition

• Publisher: Fabled Films Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1944020209
• ISBN 13: 9781944020200
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Yee Josie