The Very Lonely Firefly

By Eric Carle

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 043916303X
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Philomel
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Buy it!

Okay, don't even hesitate on this book, just buy it! The fireflies light up at the end of the book and there just couldn't be any child anywhere that wouldn't be thrilled with this book. Mine just played and played with it and couldn't put it down. Still is one of his favorites and has to be read VERY frequently! This is such a cute, cute book and very well done. Plus, it has fireworks in it - another household favorite! It goes through and shows the many things that light up at night, explaining them very well. Just grab it and run - you won't be disappointed!

Very Special Book

This is my 15 month old daughters favorite book. At her request I read this story again and again to her every night. She's just started learning a new word "firefly". When we get to the part where we see a dog and a cat and an owl I make the animal noises and she loves it. I love all Eric Carle books and this one is very special to us. Buy it and enjoy with your little one!

A sparkler!

This is an information book about a lonely firefly searching for other fireflies. The search leads him to other sources of light such as light, candle, and flashlight. The text may be a little weak but that is what gives you time to add science discussion or what we feel like when we are feeling lonely. The last page is the best and sparks in those little eyes makes it all worthwhile!

This is a wonderful book for children of all ages.

My son and I have checked this book out of the library many times. We are now going to purchase this one along with the "very Quiet Cricket" and the new one coming out this year. I would recommed these books to anyone who loves Eric Carle books.

Every child I know loves it--great surprise on last page

Eric Carle's books are enduring favorites with our family.This one isparticularly fun because when you turn the last page, all the fireflies flash their lights. Great for bedtime with the lights down low!