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Jun 01, 1995 | ISBN 9780399227745 | 2-5 years Buy
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Jul 19, 1999 | Baby-3 Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Jan 19, 2021 | 6 Minutes | 2-5 years Buy
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Jun 01, 2021 | ISBN 9780593432303 | 4-6 years
Jun 01, 1995 | ISBN 9780399227745 | 2-5 years
Jun 01, 2021 | ISBN 9780593432310 | 4-6 years
Jul 19, 1999 | ISBN 9780399234279 | Baby-3
Jan 19, 2021 | ISBN 9780593401644 | 2-5 years
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Eric Carle’s classic tale of finding a friend is now available in a Step into Reading edition!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. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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!
Praise for The Very Lonely Firefly:“Carle’s richly hued, collage-like art and gentle text will be comfortingly familiar to his numerous young devotees.”–Publishers Weekly“This is a compelling accomplishment [and a] guaranteed winner as a read-aloud or read-alone.”–School Library Journal
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!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. Listen with a flashlight in the dark or under the table–and watch those fireflies glow!
Praise for The Very Lonely Firefly:“This is a compelling accomplishment [and a] guaranteed winner as a read-aloud or read-alone.”–School Library Journal
Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle
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