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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Firefly July
By Paul B Janeczko, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)
Discover the magic of words and art in a journey through the seasons.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,660 ratings
48 pages· 826 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into a world where words and art create magic. This collection of thirty-six short poems, selected by Paul B. Janeczko and illustrated by Melissa Sweet, invites readers to explore the beauty of each season. Whether shared in a cozy lap or read alone, these poems remind us how a few perfect words can illuminate the world. What wonders will you find in the verses and images that capture the essence of nature's cycle?
From the publisher
“Sweet’s pictures are, in a word, gorgeous. . . . They capture and expand the spirit and sensibility of the verses they illustrate to wonderful effect.” – Booklist (starred review)It only takes a few words, if they’re the right words, to create a strong image. Whether listened to in the comfort of a cozy lap or read independently, the thirty-six very short poems in this collection remind readers young and old that a few perfect words and pictures can make the world glow. Selected by acclaimed poet Paul B. Janeczko and gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet, this anthology invites children to sample poems throughout the four seasons.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 826
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NPL
What readers & critics say
Reviews
“Janeczko artfully arranges 36 elegant poems among the four seasons. ... Sweet’s effervescent mixed-media collages include signature elements like graph paper and saturated pinks. ... The last spread shows a child asleep under a crazy quilt that incorporates motifs from all four seasons—a perfect visual ending. Scintillating!”
Kirkus
Critic · Starred review
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~A
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 165330
Publication
- Published
- March 20, 2018
- First published
- March 11, 2014
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- This book was typeset in Hightower.
- Illustration details
- The illustrations were done in watercolor, gouache, and mixed media.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763699710
- LCCN
- 2013943087
- OCLC
- 994467795
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