Run Your Own Reading Challenge with The Nocturnals 

The Nocturnals Trio on a branch


Turnkey "Read for the Stars" Challenge

Get NEW ready-to-go materials from Fabled Films Press! Launch your own reading challenge with the wacky animal adventures of The Nocturnals. Engage readers, boost patron participation, and highlight everything your library has to offer.

Invite kids and their families to help build a community display by adding a star for their reading time and for joining library activities.


 
Activity page thumbnails from the Reading Challenge Kit

Includes: How-to Letter, Patron Signage, Star Template, Star Reader Award.
Bookmarks available upon request.

 

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Family-Friendly Books, Videos & Activities

Activity examples from the Nocturnals printable activity kit



Hands-On Activities, Word Games & Crafts to Connect Kids to The Nocturnals
Immerse your family in the world of reading! Spark discussions with book club questions, create animal masks, fill in coloring pages, build a mini habitat, research nocturnal animals, or play word games!
 
  



 
 

 

Go Behind the Scenes with Author & Illustrator Videos 

 

Meet the Author of The Nocturnals

Discover how author Tracey Hecht brought The Nocturnals to life using real animals and personal inspiration—and how kids can do the same in their own stories.



 
 

 

Learn to Draw The Nocturnals Characters!

Get your pencils ready! Illustrator Josie Yee will show kids how to draw the three stars of The Nocturnals. Kids will follow easy step-by-step instructions and add their own creative flair as they bring these nighttime adventurers to life.






 


Read a Nighttime Adventure Book! 

The book covers for The Mysterious Abductions, Unique Adaptations of Nighttime Animals, The Chestnut Challenge, and Nighttime Animals


Connect Readers Ages 5-12 with Something for Every Reader!

Dive into wacky nighttime adventures with The Nocturnals! Help Dawn the fearless fox, Tobin the sweet pangolin, and Bismark the loudmouth sugar glider solve surprising mysteries while making new friends.

Learn more about the amazing real-life animals that inspired the characters in the nonfiction companion books. 
 
 

MORE Reading Challenges from Fabled Films Press

Read for the Stars Mock Up Display
 

  3 Reasons to Run a Reading Challenge

     ✅ Gamify Reading to Grow Patron Participation
     ✅ Build Connections in Your Community
     ✅ Show Off What Your Library Has to Offer!

 6 Reasons to Use Fabled Films Press Books

     ✅ Positive Trade Reviews                ✅ Free Turnkey Activity Kits
     ✅ Feel-Good Stories                         ✅ Short Chapters
     ✅ Relatable Characters                    ✅ Free Educator Guides

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