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The Peculiar Possum
The Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader, Level 2
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About The Book
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!
GREAT FOR EARLY READERS AGES 6–8 (Grades 1-2)
Level 2 books feature longer text, problem solving and sight words
Teaches Life Skills: Accepting Differences, Empathy, and Kindness.
Perfect for kids who like unusual animals and science!
The 8-book Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader Collection encourages kids at all reading levels who like adventurous stories featuring nocturnal animals
About The Illustrator
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.
Product Details
- Publisher: Fabled Films Press (October 30, 2018)
- Length: 64 pages
- ISBN13: 9781944020200
- Grades: 1 - 3
- Ages: 6 - 8
- Lexile ® 470L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
- Fountas & Pinnell™ P These books have been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient™ Leveling System
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Raves and Reviews
“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 art, which is largely redundant of text, provides cues to help readers with decoding…”
– Kirkus Reviews
“[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
“Hecht successfully set the stage for more adventurous outings down the road...”
– Publishers Weekly
“Very highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections.”
– Midwest Book Review
“The series addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way, and the books are meant to be read aloud.”
– New York Post
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): The Peculiar Possum Trade Paperback 9781944020200
- Author Photo (jpg): Tracey Hecht (0.1 MB)
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