The Chestnut Challenge

“Fun-to-read story” –Story Monsters Mom’s Choice Awards(R) Gold Recipient 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 3 Early Reader, Dawn the serious fox, Tobin the sweet pangolin, and Bismark the wacky sugar glider are having fun playing checkers. Chandler, a sneaky chinchilla, challenges Tobin to a game. After some strange distractions, the Nocturnals suspect something is not right. Chandler is a competitive player… but could he also be a cheater? GREAT FOR BEGINNING READERS AGES 6-8 Teaches Life Skills: Good Sportsmanship, Playing Games for Fun, and Forgiveness. 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 3 Early Readers The Kooky Kinkajou and The Weeping Wombat. These Beginning Readers introduce Life Skills such as Imagination, Accepting New Ideas, Empathy, and Expressing Feelings and Emotions. 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)