“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.
The Nocturnals early reader series features three unlikely animal friends-Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin and Bismark, a wacky sugar glider. In The Weeping Wombat, a fun Level 3 early reader for children ages 6-8, the animals share their feelings to comfort Walter the wombat.
Fun-Filled Early Reader with Great Reviews!
Reviews for The Weeping Wombat
"The book is aimed at readers just transitioning into more difficult books, while also teaching important social-emotional skills. Yee's comic illustrations show exactly how characters are feeling and what is being described, and are perfectly in step with the text, enabling an understanding of the featured players... Compelling characters
involved in lessons spotlighting life skills."-School Library Journal
Praise for The Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Readers
"This banter-filled early reader describes the initial meeting between shy Tobin the pangolin, brash Bismark the sugar glider, and kindhearted Dawn the fox?the pared-down narration and dialogue quickly establish their personalities...Hecht successfully set the stage for more adventurous outings down the road."-Publishers Weekly
"Vivid illustrations pop off crisp white pages. Brief sentences in an oversize font, separated by plenty of white space, won't overwhelm nascent readers. This successful endeavor manages to maintain the spirit of the original series while showing respect for new devotees."-Booklist
"Beginning readers will enjoy this tale and will cheer on the threesome who defeat a bully by using their words."-School Library Journal
"Especially and unreservedly recommended for family, 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
"Young readers will enjoy this spectacular story that is perfect for reading aloud in the classroom, library, or at home. The adorable artwork is engaging with a touch of silliness that is sure to bring a smile to the reader's face? Children can gain the concept of teamwork, the virtue of courage, and the love of reading just by flipping through the pages of this exciting book."-Children's Book and Media Review
"A quirky, humorous book great for beginner readers, with fun illustrations?a great bonus at the end of the book is the fun facts about nocturnal animals." -Story Monsters
