
By Rebecca Smallberg, Jessica Gibson (Illustrator)
A firefly without a glow must save his friends from a jar trap.
In a garden, a firefly named Luke stands out—he doesn't glow. When a boy captures his glowing friends in a jar, Luke's unique lack of light becomes their only hope. Can he use his difference to save them? This tale of teamwork and individuality shows that sometimes, what makes us different is our greatest strength. Join Luke on his daring rescue mission and discover the power of being unique.
This Step 2 reader celebrates a firefly with no light, and how his unique lack of glow is just what’s needed to save the day. Luke is a firefly with one tiny difference from his friends–he doesn’t glow! He enjoys playing with his friends in their garden home, but then, they get trapped by a little boy looking for fireflies. Using his unique lack of light and a little teamwork, Luke is able to free all of his friends from the jar. This story shows kids that each of us is unique and has a special gift to share with the world. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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