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Fireflies Paperback – Picture Book, May 31, 1986

by Julie Brinckloe (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 792 ratings
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Fireflies is Julie Brinckloe's "reflects a classic theme in children's literature—the need to set something free in order to keep it." (The Horn Book)

A young boy is proud of having caught a jar full of fireflies, which seems to him like owning a piece of moonlight, but as the light begins to dim he realizes he must set the insects free or they will die.
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  1. Reading age
    6 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD550L
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.1 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Aladdin Books
  8. Publication date
    May 31, 1986
  9. ISBN-10
    0689710550
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0689710551
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Julie Brinckloe is a published author and an illustrator of children's books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin Books; First Edition (May 31, 1986)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0689710550
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0689710551
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD550L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 792 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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TaylorKatie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
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Great book. Good pictures and story. Kids loved it.
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Karen Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
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I was hesitant to buy this book after noting several of the poor reviews. But, really those reviewers seem to be making a mountain out of a mole hill. Yes, there is an illustration of a boy poking holes into a metal lid with a pair of scissors and yes he is holding them incorrectly but, really this page just allowed me to discuss with my son why he shouldn't hold scissors that way, what was the appropriate tool to use for such a job etc. I probably would never have had that conversation otherwise and yes he probably would have used scissors like that to poke holes into something and injured himself or not (like many of us have done as children ourselves). The story is really sweet and brought back some great memories for me of chasing and catching fireflies when I was younger. It is nice to see a children's book done in black and white for a change. The artist does a beautiful job capturing the moment. Easy read that my 4 year old asks me to read again and again.
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Tina
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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J. Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars I teach 2nd grade and this is the perfect story for comparing fiction with non-fiction about fireflies
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017
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I teach 2nd grade and this is the perfect story for comparing fiction with non-fiction about fireflies. I use if for discussing habitat and needs for living creatures as well. I have also used it to discuss how a character's feelings change over the course of a story. The illustrations are unique with the black and white sketch style highlighted with only the yellow of the fire flies. Beautiful story and life lesson. The reading level is great for read aloud as well as guided reading groups.
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Ashlyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet summer time story!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2020
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This is such a sweet bedtime read for the summer! My kids have enjoyed going out in the dark night looking for fireflies with flashlights. I can see this being a favorite summer time read for years to come.
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Sue
4.0 out of 5 stars A sweet story. As a teacher
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015
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A sweet story. As a teacher, I can imagine using this in my middle-school classroom to discuss storytelling with students. For elementary teachers, this would be a lovely story to read as the year winds down and the lightning bugs light up!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Learning about fireflies
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
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The book gave a lesson on taking care of fireflies!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived Quickly
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
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Great book for teaching narrative writing! Illustrations and story are well done.
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Monica
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is magical and..if we want to keep it, let it free so that it can always come back!
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2021
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Bought this for my 2 and 4 year old grandsons who were mesmerized by the magic found in fireflies in the dark night....we proceded with a canning jar and filled it up with Dollar store mini stringlights, to create our own fireflies in a jar....which led right back to the book, again and again!💫✨
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mrinalini
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on October 25, 2016
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Beautiful!
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farmgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-warming
Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2014
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This is a very heart-warming story that makes one want to walk outside in one's PJs and look for Fireflies. A great read aloud for the young ones. Can use it also to talk similes with your older young ones!
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