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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1995 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
The Very Lonely Firefly
Written by Eric Carle
A lonely firefly searches for companionship in the night.
32 pages· 269 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A solitary firefly ventures into the night, encountering glowing lanterns, candles, and curious eyes. Amidst a celebration of light, it seeks fellow fireflies. Will it find the connection it longs for? Discover the heartwarming surprise that awaits in this vibrantly illustrated tale, perfect for bedtime storytelling.
From the publisher
A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
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!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 269
- Reading age
- 2–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD530L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 13776
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1995
- First published
- June 1, 1995
- Publisher
- World of Eric Carle
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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