Among a Thousand Fireflies
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (704 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 076367642X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Written in verse, the text is lyrical yet simple enough for even the youngest readers to enjoy and short enough to be shared aloud in a group setting. Educators hoping to tie this book to science curricula will appreciate the note at the end, which offers a scientific explanation of how a firefly's flashes function in the wild. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Panoramic shots of a forest filled with flashes provide different perspectives. VERDICT This enthralling look at fireflies will be enjoyed by all who read it.-Ellen Norton, Naperville Public Library, Naperville, IL(c) Copyright 2011. The photographs are breathtaking, with close-ups of fireflies flashing in the night, and complement the dreamlike tone. From School Library Journal K-Gr 3-This simple, delightful stor
Thousands. How can a firefly find the one, among so many? Exquisite photographs and poetic text evoke a sense of mystery and magic.On a summer evening, just as the stars blink on, a firefly lands on a flower. How will she find just one flash among them? And will he see her flash in return? In evocative photographs and lyrical language, Rick Lieder and Helen Frost, creators of the critically acclaimed Step Gently Out and Sweep Up the Sun, offer a true story of how two fireflies come together after finding each other’s light among thousands of others.. Lights start to flash all around her — fi
She lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Rick Lieder is a photographer, painter, and illustrator and is the photographer for Step Gently Out and Sweep Up the Sun. . Helen Frost is the author of Step Gently Out and Sweep Up the Sun, as well as several other award-winning books for children and young adults. He lives in Michigan
not what I was expecting. kt Can't say this book knocked me off my feet. Very short with only a small narrative, but cute story. Pictures are nice, but I guess I was expecting more realistic photos (?). I'm sure my grandkids who live in St. Louis, MO will love it thoughthey have fireflies all over their backyard.. Five Stars Beautiful book.. A Magical World of Moonlight and Fireflies If this is a picture book for young children, then we are all young children. Yes, it's short--it can be read in a few minutes--and yes, the story is simple--about how a firefly finds her mate through his pattern of flashes. And yes, it's a picture book. But what pictures! They are all beautiful night scenes with darkness and moonlight and fireflies on grasses and flowers and in flight. Two of the photographs show flower petals shining with amazing brightness from the light of the fireflies on them. The photographs create a magical night world that will awe any child or adult. T