"Compelling characters involved in lessons spotlighting life skills" --School Library Journal

In this adventure-filled Nocturnals Level 3 Early Reader, Dawn the serious fox, Tobin the sweet pangolin, and Bismark the wacky sugar glider find their friend Walter the wombat crying under a willow tree. After sharing their feelings, The Nocturnals help Walter realize a good weep can feel great, just like a good laugh!

Includes Bonus Nocturnals Fun Facts and Animal Glossary
Life Skills include Empathy and Expressing Feelings and Emotions.

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 3 Early Reader The Chestnut Challenge. These Beginning Readers introduce Life Skills such Good Sportsmanship, Playing Games for Fun, and Forgiveness.

They all feature Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider.