Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are heading home when a storm lets loose. Is it a stormy-night scare or a bedtime book? Both! Earth tones and bright shades for the city round out the color scheme, which, along with the ever present star-speckled sky, makes this story equally apt for bedtime reading.Ī charming, interactive tale that can help young readers engage with reading-probably one that will earn that simple command, “Again!” (Picture book. The solid yellow lights pop dramatically against the predominantly dark blue backgrounds. The artist’s style is collagelike, with textures à la Eric Carle and spots of gradient lights. Some resemble grass, some ferns, and others wildflowers that double as little bursts of pale light. Clarke identifies “home” as a “special place,” recognizable in Teckentrup’s digital illustrations by way of the unique, geometric plant life they flit among. The interactive components beg to be read aloud-“Say ‘Fly faster, Florence!’ and flap your hands to show her how to fly really fast”-making it a good choice for group storytimes. What about that line of lights that seems to be moving? No, it’s a train.

Is that distant flashing light the other fireflies? No, it’s a lighthouse. Readers can guess along with Florence, then turn the page to find the answer in the sweeping full-page spreads. The text and the art work together to give clues as to what creates each one. Young readers help guide Florence across the water and into the city, hopping from light source to light source. In this interactive picture book, children can help Florence on her journey by encouraging her to fly faster, suggesting which direction to take and making a wish Cataloging source StDuBDS 1954- Clarke, Jane Dewey number 823.92 Illustrations illustrations Index no index present Interest level LY Literary form novels Reading level 1.Florence the firefly is lost. She'll need some help to find her way back home. Language eng Summary There's no place like home, but poor Florence Firefly is lost, and there are so many bright lights shining in the night sky she doesn't know which way to go.

Books for very young children, children's picture books & activity books.

Label Firefly home Title Firefly home Statement of responsibility Jane Clarke & Britta Teckentrup Creator

Firefly Home by Jane Clarke