The Best Burp: The Nocturnals (Grow & Read Early Reader, Level 1) by Tracey Hecht, Josie Yee

This one is going to be a big hit with the boys.  It's a burping contest!

Fabled Films Press sent me a copy of this book to read for review (thank you).  It's already been published, so you can get a copy now.

Bismark and Bink both burped and thought theirs was biggest and best.  Tobin suggests a contest.  They both burp loudly.  It's hard to tell who burped loudest but they woke Dawn up.  When she asks about the noise they point at each other trying to shift the blame.  Dawn tells them blaming others isn't how to be your best self.

This is a beginning reader chapter book.  It's a short, complete tale that teaches a lesson.  These are great for reading aloud.  Let the children take turns.  You could even have sound effects if you let them burp...

The Kooky Kinkajou (Nocturnals Early Reader ) by Tracey Hecht

Dawn, Bismark and Tobin are bored until Karina shows up.  She's a bit kooky and sees a "sparkle sprite" that she wants to follow.  They follow her and soon find if they are using their imaginations, they are not bored!

Fabled Films Press sent me a copy of this book to read for review (thank you).  It has been published and you can grab a copy now.

This is written for grades 2-3 when they can read independently.  In this story you see how full of himself Bismark is.  He's the best and the smartest and she's just kooky.  But when he sees her magic, he changes his tune.  He's the friend with an attitude, but he's fun to have around.

The Tasty Treat (Nocturnals Early Reader) by Tracey Hecht, Josie Yee (Illustrator)

This series is fun.  It introduces you to different animals (some not seen stateside).  This is part of their Grow & Read series written for first graders.  It's very basic and easy to read but it's still an enjoyable read.

Fabled Film Press sent me a copy of this book to read for review (thank you).  It has been published so you can grab a copy now.

Dawn, the fox, is on the hunt for her pals.  Bismark the sugar glider comes down out of a tree, and she finds Tobin the pangolin in a bush.  She wants to share a pomelo with them.  She invites them to have a picnic with her and shares the snack with them.  They love the fresh fruit of the pomelo.

They'll get to meet the animals and get introduced to their personalities.  I love this series.

The Chestnut Challenge by Tracey Hecht

They are playing a game a lot like checkers and just having fun.  When one of them declares himself champion, a chinchilla comes out of the bushes to challenge the winner.  They play but the chinchilla distracts everyone...

Fabled Films Press sent me a copy of this book to read and review (thank you).  It has just been published, so you can get a copy now.  I love this series.  The Nocturnals always have message for the young ones.

While everybody is looking away, he moves the chestnuts so he has good plays.  When he's challenged on the placement of the chestnuts, he cries and admits he is no champion, he's a cheat.  He expects them to reject him but you'll be surprised by what they do next. 

Josie Yee's artwork is cool.  Tracey's message is a good one for children.  These stories are always good and this is suitable for Grades 1&2.

The Peculiar Possum: The Nocturnals (Grow & Read Early Reader, Level 2) by Tracey Hecht (Author), Josie Yee (Illustrator)

Bismark, as fussy and loud-mouthed as usual, has something new to complain about.  Someone is eating his pomelos!

Fabled films sent me an an ARC of this book to read for review (thank you).  It will be published October 30th.

What's worse?  There's some funny looking animal stealing them!

Bismark doesn't want to get to know him.  He thinks he's funny looking, odd in general, and not worth his time.  Dawn tries to convince him to give the animal a chance.  Since the animal is almost as proud as Bismark, it's a challenge.  But he finally listens to the possum and learns about another animal in the forest.

Now you can learn about him, too.

The Slithery Shakedown by Tracey Hecht

This is part of the Grow & Read series for children.  There is limited text, lots of graphics and an easy to read storyline.  I like it; it's a great way to introduce a child to reading.

Fabled Films sent me an ARC of this book to read for review (thank you).  It will be published April 3rd.

Bismark is waiting for his buddies to show up for their night prowling.  He always acts like he's fearless but he's not.  When he hears the bushes start rattling he gets nervous.  It's his friends, there's nothing to be nervous about.  But the next visitor is not so tame...

A snake slithers out of the bush and thinks the Bismark looks good enough to eat.  He talks big but he's small.  Luckily the other two are there.  When the snake leaves, he even leaves them a present.

This one will make you smile.  I don't even like snakes but I did like the ending a lot!