Fireflies!

Written and illustrated by Julie Brinckloe

A boy must choose between keeping his glowing treasures or setting them free.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,191 ratings

32 pages· 629 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy captures a jar full of fireflies, feeling as if he holds moonlight in his hands. But as their light fades, he faces a heart-wrenching decision: keep them and watch them die, or set them free and lose his luminous prize. Will he choose to let go of his shimmering captives to save them, or will his desire to possess their beauty prevail? This tender tale explores the delicate balance between holding on and letting go, inviting readers to ponder the true meaning of freedom and the sacrifices it demands.

From the publisher

A young boy is proud of having caught a jar full of fireflies, which seems to him like owning a piece of moonlight, but as the light begins to dim he realizes he must set the insects free or they will die.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Words: 629
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD550L

Themes & topics

Books about summer Books about bugs and insects Books about fireflies Books about responsibility Books about freedom

What readers & critics say

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“Fireflies is a refreshingly simple and honest book. Barefoot running in the summer grass. Meeting friends. Catching fireflies in a jar. Getting called home by mom and dad. All these touches and more, brought to life by the unique illustrations, make this a timeless, nostalgic summer tale.”

The Goodfather

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