It's a Firefly Night - Hardcover

Ochiltree, Dianne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1609052919 ISBN 13: 9781609052911

Publisher: Blue Apple Books, 2013

Synopsis

Part glittery counting book, part endearing daddy-daughter story! A favorite childhood activity—catching fireflies—glows from the pages of this story, plus counting. Lilting rhymes chronicle a little girl's capture and release of fireflies, one by one, capped off by a collection of fascinating firefly facts.

About this title

About the Author:

Dianne Ochiltree grew up in a family that loved nature, animals, and books. She teaches writing in schools and has written several mathematical-orientated picture books. Take a look at her great-for-kids-parents-teachers-and-retailers website at www.ochiltreebooks.com The author lives in Dingman's Ferry, PA and Sarasota, FL.

From Booklist:

When Daddy announces, “It’s a firefly night,” a barefoot girl runs across the moonlit yard, chasing the bugs and putting them into her jar. But catching the insects is only half the experience. As she says, “I love catching fireflies, but they are not mine.” The most magical part of the book comes as she sits in the grass, opens the jar, and whispers good-bye as the fireflies drift away into the night. Two appended pages offer fast facts about fireflies. Told from the girl’s point of view, the text is written in rhymed couplets that recreate a joyful childhood encounter with nature. The illustrations, collages of dynamic painted elements, create a series of pleasing evening scenes that are richly colored and textured. Glittery highlights on the jacket will help draw attention to this delightful picture book. Preschool-Grade 2. --Carolyn Phelan

About this edition

• Publisher: Blue Apple Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1609052919
• ISBN 13: 9781609052911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Snyder Betsy