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The Very Lonely Firefly (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2) Hardcover – July 5, 2012

by Eric Carle (Author)
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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  1. Reading age
    6 - 7 years
  2. Part of series
    Penguin Young Readers, Level 2
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 2
  6. Dimensions
    6.44 x 0.39 x 9.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Penguin Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    July 5, 2012
  9. ISBN-10
    0448458519
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0448458519
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Amazon.com Review

Many of Eric Carle's books begin with a small creature being born just as a great yellow sun rises. This time the hero is a firefly, and the inimitably Carle-ish cut-paper orange-and-yellow sun is setting. The firefly buzzes off in search of companionship, but keeps following other lights by mistake--a candle, a flashlight, a lantern--and these in turn are all leading in the direction of a fireworks display.

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With characteristic simplicity-and the now expected visual "surprise" at book's end-Carle delivers another heartwarming tale about a diminutive creature on a quest. In the author/artist's words, his latest story "is about belonging." As the sun sets, a firefly is born: "It stretched its wings and flew off into the darkening sky."

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Young Readers; Illustrated edition (July 5, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0448458519
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0448458519
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.44 x 0.39 x 9.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Eric Carle

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Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 62 languages and sold over 41 million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than 70 books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote.

Carle says: "With many of my books I attempt to bridge the gap between the home and school. To me home represents, or should represent; warmth, security, toys, holding hands, being held. School is a strange and new place for a child. Will it be a happy place? There are new people, a teacher, classmates - will they be friendly? I believe the passage from home to school is the second biggest trauma of childhood; the first is, of course, being born. Indeed, in both cases we leave a place of warmth and protection for one that is unknown. The unknown often brings fear with it. In my books I try to counteract this fear, to replace it with a positive message. I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn. I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun."

Eric Carle has two grown-up children, a son and a daughter. He divides his time between the Florida Keys and the hills of North Carolina.

For more information about Eric Carle and his books please visit:

The Official Eric Carle web site: http://www.eric-carle.com

Eric Carle's Blog: http://www.ericcarleblog.blogspot.com

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: http://www.carlemuseum.org

The World of Eric Carle Amazon UK page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/l/1658013031

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Kimberley S. Drexler
2.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed because description that firefly lights up at end is FALSE.
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Maya and Stacey
2.0 out of 5 stars Penguin Young Readers Version DOES NOT LIGHT UP
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3.0 out of 5 stars The last page does not light up.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Treat For Tots!
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