The Very Lonely Firefly (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780399227745)

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

Author: Eric Carle
ISBN-10: 0399227741
ISBN-13: 9780399227745
Publisher: World of Eric Carle
Language: English
Published: 06/01/1995
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 8.58h x 11.80w x 0.85d

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


Review Citation(s):
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