The Peculiar Possum. Tracey Hecht

“A good series for children who love reading, science, and want to learn more on their own.”—School Library Journal In this Nocturnals Level 2 Early Reader, The Peculiar Possum , Dawn, Tobin, and Bismark encounter strange sounds and smells in the valley. When an unfamiliar animal—a possum—appears and seems strange, Bismark is not pleased! Soon, Penny the Possum shows the Nocturnal Brigade how being different is also a reason to be proud. GREAT FOR SUMMER READING! Download the series's complimentary printable activities at NocturnalsWorld.com: Sight Word Games, Makerspace Crafts, Bingo, Common Core Language Arts Educator Guide, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Activities , and More! Includes Bonus Nocturnals Fun Facts and a Glossary of Peculiar Words from Different Languages (Ages 5-7) Life Skill Themes include Accepting Differences, Empathy, and Kindness. Read All Seven of the Nocturnals Grow & Read Adventures, like The Moonlight Meeting , which introduces Beginning Readers to Life Skill Themes such as Friendship and Sharing.They all feature Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider.