The Very Lonely Firefly

A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 06/01/1995
ISBN: 9780399227745
Pages: 27
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 8.58h x 11.80w x 0.85d

Review Citations: Booklist 05/15/1995 pg. 1651
Publishers Weekly 06/05/1995 pg. 63
Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/1995 pg. 778
School Library Journal 08/01/1995 pg. 115
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1995 pg. 260 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 13776 / Very Lonely Firefly
Reading Level: 2.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5