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The Very Lonely Firefly [Hardcover]

Eric Carle (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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Release Date: Jan 24 2002
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.

Read it with a flashlight in the dark or under the table--and watch those fireflies glow!

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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. Finally, the lonely firefly finds the friends it is seeking--a dozen or more other fireflies. This is one of a series of large (11.5 by 8.5 inches) format Carle books with a mechanical twist: in this case, the firefly's new group of friends start to flash (from tiny yellow bulbs embedded in the book) as you turn the last page. (The battery is replaceable.) (Baby to preschool) --Richard Farr

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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." Searching for other fireflies, the lonely little guy flies hopefully toward other lights (a bulb in a window, a candle, a flashlight, the shining eyes of an owl, car headlights, fireworks), only to discover that they are not what he is looking for. Youngsters will be as tickled as the no-longer-lonely firefly to find, on the last spread, "a group of fireflies, flashing their lights"-with the help of replaceable batteries (final version not seen by PW). Carle's richly hued, collage-like art and gentle text will be comfortingly familiar to his numerous young devotees. Ages 4-up.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars Can't find batteries to replace for the cute fireflies! April 10 2013
By JhWoods
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great book in classic eric carle style. Love the illustrations! The end of the book features all these cute little fireflies with flashing lights, but unfortunately the batteries now have died and I can't find replacements!!!!! The conventional watch battery sold in the stores is too big for the battery requirement in this book!!! Yikes! Otherwise, a great book. :(
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Very Lonely Firefly July 9 2004
By Linda
Format:Board book
My children love this book. The flashing lights for fireflies at the end is the icing on the cake! We have been out for the past 4 nights catching fireflies in a jar (and then letting them go) to watch them glow. My boys (ages 3 and 5) love all the Eric Carle books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it! May 9 2004
By c2
Format:Board book
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!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Where Are You?
The Very Lonely Firefly is a good book. This firefly is in search for another. He shines his light to attract others but can never find anyone. This book keeps you in suspense. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars The very lonely firefly
This book I didn't like very much.It's about a firefly trying to find his friends and family.So he looks and looks.But everytime he thinks it's them.It isn't. Read more
Published on Oct 3 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars My 2-1/2 year old son loves it
My son loves the book but it seems like the same story as The Very Quiet Cricket to me, with a slight differences. Read more
Published on Sep 30 2003 by "janet_renee"
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute and fun
Love the series, but the little lights at the end always need batteries. UGh
Published on Sep 12 2003 by "ridgielover"
4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific
A classic with beautiful illustrations. Very happy to have it as a board book so I can read it to my son using only one hand.
Published on July 18 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars Clever ending, weak text...Disappointing choice
I was excited to get this book for my 9 month old son because we both enjoy reading Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". Read more
Published on July 12 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars Great First Bedtime Book
I've been sharing this with my daughter since she was about 7 months old. She was a little antsy the first time through, but when we reached the lights she fell in love with the... Read more
Published on April 23 2003 by CR
5.0 out of 5 stars A Bedtime Favorite!
My son delights in having this book read to him nightly. He can't wait to get to the last page to see all the fireflies light up. You can't go wrong with this book!
Published on Nov 16 2002 by Barbara J. French
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful book.
The artwork is amazing and the sparkling litghts in the end are a magical surprise. My 2 year old son loves it and so do I. Read more
Published on Oct 21 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids absolutely LOVE this book
Besides being beautifully illustrated, as all Eric Carle books are, this book has the BEST surprise at the end. It's always a special treat to read The Loneyly Firefly at bedtime.
Published on Jun 29 2002 by Amy N S
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