I am so thrilled that all of my children enjoy reading. More than enjoy reading, we are the kind of people who think, one can never have too many books. Anyone that even hints that we may have too many books, is not our kind of people. We just need more bookshelves is all, never too many books! Speaking of which did you ever see the bookshelves we made out of plastic rain gutters?
Okay, back to books. I recently discovered The Nocturnals. These books feature three unlikely friends: Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin and Bismark, the loud mouthed, pint-sized sugar glider. The stories all play out in their nighttime world with teamwork, friendship and humor in every adventure.
The books are entertaining to both parents and kids alike, since I like to read aloud to my kids, they are perfect. The stories follow these three as they work together to find solutions for problems or mysteries.
The Moonlight Meeting is a banter-filled early reader (level 2) that describes the first meeting between shy Tobin, brash Bismark and kindhearted Dawn. This book works well to set the stage for continuing adventures between this brigade of friends.
After a random encounter with a blood-thirsty snake, the three animals form a brigade of the night. Alarmed that animals are disappearing without a trace, the brigade gets help from a band of coyotes and many others to solve a high stakes game that will determine all of their survival. Read all about it in The Mysterious Abductions.
Moving on to The Fallen Star where Dawn, Tobin and Bismark awaken one night to a disaster: all of the forest’s pomelos have been mysteriously poisoned. The Nocturnal Brigade sets out ot investigate and find answers and the cure before pomelo blight hurts them all.
The Ominous Eye has the Nocturnal Brigade investigating the source of a violent jolt that fractured the Earth. In their search for answers they come across an unfamiliar reptile named Polyphema, who tells them the cause was a giant beast who will soon strike again. Polyphema also states that she is the only one that can stop the fearsome predator…but can she be trusted?
On The Nocturnals website you can even find and download educational resources and activity kits that you can use with the books. You can also read or listen to a chapter of each book, join reading programs and much more.
We love these books so much we are adding them to Mommy Ramblings’ 2017 Holiday Gift Guide. You can enter for your chance to win all four books and the plush Dawn fox below! You can check out our video below to see even more about everything you can win.
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It seems really interesting! I only read the summary of the story and I like it. I rather wait tillI’m able to get my hands on the book.
I visited their website and like the cute craft that you can print out and make of the characters!
I learned you can buy the books at Amazon (as well as three other big book stores). Also, Katie Bartow, founder of Mundie Moms, gave it a good review and describes them as “An unforgettable Nighttime adventure about friendship and teamwork.”
I love children’s books based on animals. These books seem very interesting and informative. Thanks for the chance
I learned that they offer educational resources and activity kits that go along with the books and can easily be downloaded.
I like the craft that is on the website.
R.L. Stine is by far one of the greatest authors I have ever read from.
I learned that R.L. Stine is a fan and I love his work so I’m eager to check these out!
i like the Nocturnals Bingo
I like that the story takes place under the stars. The characters are so cute, too!
I like that they have a YouTube channel
I love the animals! They are not like the usual ones!
The Nocturnals Bingo
We use to camp in our living room when the weather was too cold for real camping (winter snow….brrrrr). Anyway, we would create adventures under the stars (even the pretend ones indoors) and tell/create stories. Love that they are friends that don’t have a problem that their “heritage” is that of enemies – everyone can get along if taught to see equality from an early age. Thanks for the chance to win.
I like the style of the art.
I learned that R.L. Stine wrote a blurb and said the Nocturnals are delightful. I think that’s awesome because I read Stine when I was a kid. These books sound fun!
R.L Stine gave it a great review that should make any kid want to read it.
I learned that you can listen to a chapter on audio on the website.
I learned that they have a download educational resource and activity kits that you can use with the books.
i loved how i felt drawn into the mysteriousness of the books while I was watching the video and reading the plot line
I learned that RL stone likes them! How cool!
I like the grow and read program.
I had never thought of a fox as nocturnal … Stories sound cute and liked the site setup and book info
The Nocturnals features three unlikely friends: Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin and Bismark, the loud mouthed, pint sized sugar glider.
I like the available crafts!
I like that you can join the brigade.
I like all the animals, so cute!
I like that they have books and videos.
I like that they have a youtube channel.
I learned they have links to cute activity kits on their website.
i like the art style. it is really nice. i can’t wait to read it.
I love the three characters and how they become friends. The additional Educational Resources are a huge plus!
The Nocturnals Bingo Game
I like the The Moonlight Meeting Kit
I love the cute activity kits!
I like that they have a Videos section.
Bismark is a sugar glider.
I like that it is a story about teamwork and friendship and humor.
The Nocturnals features three unlikely friends: Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin and Bismark, the loud mouthed, pint sized sugar glider. The stories all play out in their nighttime world with teamwork, friendship and humor in every adventure.
Dawn will usually try and resolve conflicts with a stern look or common sense, but when push comes to shove, she will lead the attack.
I learned that they have so many resources and guides for education! I am saving this website for my children. Thanks for sharing this!!
I learned they have a youtube channel.
R.L Stine is awesome. I love how these are based on animals and so cute.
I like The Nocturnals Bingo.
The Nocturnals Turnkey Event Kit for booksellers contains activities, an editable event flyer and tips for hosting your own Nocturnals World reading event.
I learned that R.L. Stine is a fan and I’m a fan of his so I’m eager to check these out!
I like the Nocturnal Brigade.
I like the videos they have to watch on their site.
like nocturnal bingo.
I really like the activity kits on the site, especially the face painting one.
Dawn is the fearless leader.
I learned they have activity kits on the website.
So excited to be your winner! Thank you so much! My kids love to read and will be super excited about this. 🙂 Merry Christmas!