The Very Lonely Firefly board book
The Very Lonely Firefly board book by Eric Carle, published by Penguin on July 19, 1999, is a charming tale designed for young readers. This edition features 26 pages of vibrant illustrations that showcase Carle’s signature collage art. The story follows a lonely firefly on its quest to find companionship in the night, encountering various glowing objects along the way before discovering other fireflies.
Readers will find a gentle narrative that explores themes of social connection and emotions, making it a delightful choice for storytime. The board book format is ideal for little hands, allowing children to engage with the story easily. With its soothing read-aloud rhythm, The Very Lonely Firefly invites shared moments of joy and discovery, perfect for reading with a flashlight or in cozy settings.
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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!
This board book edition is the perfect size for little hands. 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!
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