Sam and the Firefly

Written by P.D. Eastman

Part of the I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books series

An owl and firefly's skywriting causes chaos. Can they fix it?

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62 pages· 1,224 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD270L

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Bookroo's summary

Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly take to the skies, crafting words that light up the night. But when Gus's playful messages lead to chaos below, it's up to Sam to help his friend correct the confusion. Will they manage to set things right before it's too late? Dive into this delightful tale of friendship and responsibility, where every word counts and the night sky becomes a canvas for adventure. Perfect for young readers eager to explore the magic of words and the power of making amends.

From the publisher

Back in 1957, Theodor Geisel responded to an article in Life magazine that lamented the use of boring reading primers in schools. Using the pseudonym of “Dr. Seuss” (Seuss was Geisel’s middle name) and only two hundred twenty-three words, Geisel created a replacement for those dull primers: “The Cat in the Hat.” The instant success of the book prompted Geisel and his wife to found Beginner Books, and Geisel wrote many popular books in this series, including “Hop on Pop, “ “Fox in Socks, “ and “Green Eggs and Ham.” Other favorite titles in this series are “Go, Dog, Go!” and “Are You My Mother?” by P. D. Eastman, “A Fly Went By, “ by Mike McClintock, and “Put Me in the Zoo, “ by Robert Lopshire. These affordable hardcover books combine large print, easy vocabulary, and large, bright illustrations in stories kids will want to read again and again. Grades 1 - Grades 2.

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