The Peculiar Possum
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

The Peculiar Possum

By Tracey Hecht, Josie Yee (Illustrator)

Part of the The Nocturnals: Grow & Read series

A peculiar possum teaches nocturnal friends the power of embracing differences.

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64 pages
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In a moonlit valley, Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider encounter Penny, a peculiar possum. Initially misunderstood, Penny shows them the beauty in being different. As they navigate strange sounds and smells, the Nocturnal Brigade learns valuable lessons in empathy and kindness. Will they embrace their unique traits and forge a lasting friendship? Discover the adventure that celebrates diversity and acceptance, complete with fun animal facts and language glossaries. Perfect for young readers eager to explore the wonders of the night and the importance of understanding others.

From the publisher

“Addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way” –New York Post In this adventure-filled Nocturnals 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. Includes Bonus Nocturnals Fun Facts and a Glossary of Fun Words from Different LanguagesLife Skills include Accepting Differences, Empathy, and Kindness. 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) GREAT GIFT FOR BEGINNING READERS AGES 6-8!Download complimentary printable activities on the book’s website: Sight Word Games, Makerspace Crafts, 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 Reader The Moonlight Meeting. These Beginning Readers introduce Life Skills such as Friendship and Sharing. They all feature Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bullyingBooks about foxesBooks about mammalsBooks about nocturnal animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
October 30, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781944020200

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