Firefly Galaxy
Published on 2. April 2024
Book
Hardback
32 pages
979-8-88859-072-0 (ISBN)
Description
? "Well-crafted -collage art complements lyrical text to create a -luminous read-aloud" - School Library Journal, starred review
Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall -- Sofia dreams of filling a jar with fireflies! As the stars begin to twinkle and an owl hoots nearby, Sofia and her family step into a magical summer night. As fireflies light up the dark like a glittering galaxy, will Sofia learn how best to protect these nighttime wonders?
Celebrates the beauty of nature and outdoor exploration
Endnotes include facts about fireflies and guidance on helping their habitats
Inspires future planet protectors
Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall -- Sofia dreams of filling a jar with fireflies! As the stars begin to twinkle and an owl hoots nearby, Sofia and her family step into a magical summer night. As fireflies light up the dark like a glittering galaxy, will Sofia learn how best to protect these nighttime wonders?
Celebrates the beauty of nature and outdoor exploration
Endnotes include facts about fireflies and guidance on helping their habitats
Inspires future planet protectors
Reviews / Votes
"Diego, Lili, Chico the dog, Papa and Mama, and the young narrator, Sofia, are eager to view fireflies . . . Glowing illustrations enliven this tale of nature's delights" - Kirkus Reviews ? "Well-crafted -collage art complements lyrical text to create a -luminous read-aloud" - School Library Journal, starred reviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 258 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-88859-072-0 (9798888590720)
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Sarah Nelson loves summer nights and firefly light. Her lyrical picture books are often inspired by nature and wonder. Sarah's titles include Follow the Flyway: The Marvel of Bird Migration and the I Like the Weather series, both published by Barefoot Books. She lives with her husband in Minnesota, USA where she teaches English and writing to adult immigrants.
When Estrellita Caracol was a child, she loved stars, books and cutting out shapes from paper . . . and none of that has changed! She studied graphic design until she realized that what she liked the most was telling stories through her art. Estrellita lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with her son and three cuddly cats. She loves to travel and make collages with artists young and old wherever she goes.
When Estrellita Caracol was a child, she loved stars, books and cutting out shapes from paper . . . and none of that has changed! She studied graphic design until she realized that what she liked the most was telling stories through her art. Estrellita lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with her son and three cuddly cats. She loves to travel and make collages with artists young and old wherever she goes.