Bismark and a bat named Bink are playing a game of "best burp." Bismark says his burp is the best. Bink says her burp is better. Tobin thinks both burps are good When Dawn hears the big burps and asks who is burping, Bismark and Bink blame Tobin Dawn tells the friends that burps are natural and that blaming each other isn't the way to be your best self. Readers will delight in this animal adventure while learning about manners, honesty and being your best self.
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Tracey Hecht crafts compelling narratives that explore themes of friendship, bravery, and discovery. Her distinctive literary style blends playful imagination with thoughtful insights, drawing readers into captivating worlds. Through her engaging storytelling, Hecht aims to foster curiosity and a lifelong love of reading in her audience.
“The Nocturnals does not disappoint.” —Booklist“Compelling characters involved in lessons spotlighting life skills.” —School Library JournalIn this Nocturnals Level 3 Early Reader, The Weeping Wombat, the Nocturnal Brigade—Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider, and Dawn, a serious fox—hear Walter the wombat whimpering under a willow tree. Walter tells the friends that the other wombats call him a wimp because he weeps. The Nocturnal Brigade tell Walter that weeping is just another way of expressing how we feel and that, like a good laugh, a good weep can feel great.GREAT BEGINNING READERS FOR DISTANCE LEARNING!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 Animal Glossary (Ages 5-7)Life Skill Themes include Empathy and Expressing Feelings and Emotions.Read All Eight of the Nocturnals Grow & Read Adventures, like The Chestnut Challenge, which introduces Beginning Readers to Life Skill Themes such as 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.