A good series for children who love reading, science, and want to learn more on their own." - School Library JournalIn 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 HOMESCHOOLING! 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." | The Peculiar Possum by Tracey Hecht, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters