The Nocturnals book series by Tracey Hecht follows the nighttime adventures of Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider— as they work together to solve the mysteries of the night with friendship, teamwork, and humor. Join The Nocturnals and beat cabin fever with our interactive, boredom-busting activities. You can read and discuss the books as a family, then keep the fun going with word games and crafts—perfect for quiet time or creative moments with your kids!

#1 Book Club Questions
Stay alert! Questions for The Mysterious Abductions aid comprehension and strengthen cognitive ability.

#2 Bingo
Get your competitive juices flowing! The Nocturnals Bingo Boards feature many exotic, endangered nighttime animals from the book series.

#3 Coloring Pages
Unleash your inner artist! Grab your crayons or colored pencils: these easy, printable coloring pages are endless fun for readers of all ages.

#4 Write a Rap or Give a Cheer
Practice writing skills! Have your child combine their love for reading and music with this rockin’ activity.

#5 Animal Matching Game
Flex your memory! Put your knowledge of nocturnal animals to the test with this stimulating picture game.

#6 Word Search
Give that brain a workout! Word games train children how to quickly sort information— an important skill to hone.

#7 Animal Masks
Access the wild! Let your child become their favorite member of The Nocturnals with this creative activity and allow their imagination to soar. 

Click here to print The Nocturnals Boredom Busters Activity Kit