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The Very Lonely Firefly

by Eric Carle

A firefly searching for its own kind

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A firefly searching for its own kind

A firefly sets out into the night in search of other fireflies, mistaking several glowing sights—including a lantern, a candle, and animal eyes—for possible company. The search gives the story a clear visual thread, moving among different points of light before the firefly finds what it has been seeking. Eric Carle’s collage illustrations are part of the book’s presentation, and the publisher suggests sharing the story with a flashlight in a darkened room for an added play-of-light element.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in insects and animal stories
  • Families looking for a picture book to share at storytime
  • Young children who enjoy books with bright visual details

Themes

Loneliness and companionshipSearching and discoveryLight in the darkness

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Book overview

From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very lonely firefly. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.

When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light. But it is not until it discovers other fireflies that it finds exactly what it's looking for--a surprise sure to bring smiles to anyone who turn the final page!

Lushly illustrated with Eric Carle's trademark vibrant collage art, soothingly told with a gentle read-aloud rhythm, and complete with a surprise sure to "light up" children's faces, The Very Lonely Firefly will fast become a storytime favorite. Read it with a flashlight in the dark or under the table--and watch those fireflies glow!

Praise for The Very Lonely Firefly

"Carle's richly hued, collage-like art and gentle text will be comfortingly familiar to his numerous young devotees."--Publishers Weekly

"This is a compelling accomplishment [and a] guaranteed winner as a read-aloud or read-alone."--School Library Journal

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