The Tasty Treat: The Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader, Level 1 - Softcover

Tracey Hecht has written, directed, and produced for film. The American Booksellers Association chose the first book in her critically acclaimed middle grade series, The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions, as a Kids’ Indie Next List pick. This year, her Grow & Read early reader book, The Chestnut Challenge, was given a Mom’s Choice Gold Award.  In partnership with the New York Public Library, Tracey created a Read Aloud Writing Program that she has since conducted—both in person and virtually—in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. Tracey currently splits her time between New York City and Oquossoc, Maine, with her husband, four children, and dog, Penny.

Josie Yee is an award winning illustrator specializing in children's books. She lives in New York City with her daughter, Ana, and their cat, Dude.

“Who comes out to play at night? The Nocturnals! Nighttime is the best time for these animals.... VERDICT A good series for children who love reading, science, and want to learn more on their own.” ―School Library Journal

“The illustrations are cute and fun. Helpful information about each animal is provided at the back of the book...first/second grade teachers might like to have it, and others from the series, in the classroom during an animal unit.  ―Youth Services Book Review

“Very highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections” ―Midwest Book Review

“Recommended List in Continuing Series. ―Kirkus

Praise for The Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader Series

"Beginning readers will enjoy this tale and will cheer on the threesome who defeat a bully by using their words.” ―School Library Journal

“Hecht successfully set the stage for more adventurous outings down the road...” ―Publishers Weekly

"This tale uses plenty of important vocabulary words, easily decipherable within context, while showing how friends who stick together can facedown even the meanest bully."―Booklist

“The series addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way, and the books are meant to be read aloud.”―New York Post