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It's A Firefly Night (2013)

by Dianne Ochiltree(Favorite Author)

4.04 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1609052919 (ISBN13: 9781609052911)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Blue Apple Books

review 1: 5 stars for illustrations2 stars for type text.2.5 stars for text.The illustrations are beautiful, and the text is lyrical, but sometimes the lines seem a little forced. I love the idea of a firefly night, I think it is absolutely adorable! But I think the story could have been told better--having to rhyme through off the story flow, I feel. But overall, a really cute book.
review 2: Of all the picture books I have read over the last few years this one is my favorite. The writing is lyrical, the illustrations are phenomenal and the story itself is heart warming. It transports you into the life of this wonderful young girl who looks at the world with innocence and wonder as she watches the fireflies and adventures outside with her father. Unlike many novels for ... moreyounger children it doesn't focus on what she wants, what she is being told to do or other common themes in picture books. Instead it gives you a bigger picture, it makes you feel like you are out in that wonderful firefly night with her and exploring as you very carefully capture fireflies, only to let them go again because they belong to the night and another firefly night will come.The illustrations by Betsy Snyder really bring the story Dianne Ochiltree wrote to life. It was reminiscent of The Very Hungry Caterpillar to me but with more whimsy and finesse. Each image had just the right focus with unique perspectives such as seeing more from the firefly's point of view than the girl's. The style is relatable for a child - the kind of illustrations I could imagine having copied onto a wall of a child's room. This wonderful young girl happily adventuring with the smiling pup running ahead and beautiful touches in the background from bird houses to flowers.Simply magical! Anyone looking for a last minute Christmas gift should pick up this treasure. It is a real treat. Amazing 5 star picture book I would pick up for any child. If you get this book you are getting more than a picture book, you are getting an experience and a wonderful but subtle lesson for a all ages. less

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