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 JournalFormat:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0399227741
ISBN13:9780399227745
Release Date:June 1995
Publisher:World of Eric Carle
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.52 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 11.8" x 8.6"
Age Range:2 to 5 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Kindergarten
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Buy it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Okay, don't even hesitate on this book, just buy it! The fireflies light up at the end of the book and there just couldn't be any child anywhere that wouldn't be thrilled with this book. Mine just played and played with it and couldn't put it down. Still is one of his favorites and has to be read VERY frequently! This is such a cute, cute book and very well done. Plus, it has fireworks in it - another household favorite! It goes through and shows the many things that light up at night, explaining them very well. Just grab it and run - you won't be disappointed!
Very Special Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is my 15 month old daughters favorite book. At her request I read this story again and again to her every night. She's just started learning a new word "firefly". When we get to the part where we see a dog and a cat and an owl I make the animal noises and she loves it. I love all Eric Carle books and this one is very special to us. Buy it and enjoy with your little one!
A sparkler!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is an information book about a lonely firefly searching for other fireflies. The search leads him to other sources of light such as light, candle, and flashlight. The text may be a little weak but that is what gives you time to add science discussion or what we feel like when we are feeling lonely. The last page is the best and sparks in those little eyes makes it all worthwhile!
This is a wonderful book for children of all ages.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
My son and I have checked this book out of the library many times. We are now going to purchase this one along with the "very Quiet Cricket" and the new one coming out this year. I would recommed these books to anyone who loves Eric Carle books.
Every child I know loves it--great surprise on last page
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Eric Carle's books are enduring favorites with our family.This one isparticularly fun because when you turn the last page, all the fireflies flash their lights. Great for bedtime with the lights down low!
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