sam and the firefly

Sam and the Firefly

by Philip D. Eastman

  • Reading Level: Ages 4 to 8
  • Hardcover
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Publication date: 1988
  • Dimensions (in inches): 0.42 x 9.35 x 6.79
  • ISBN: 0394800060

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KidSource OnLine Book Review

This is a fun story to read to toddlers and preschoolers and a great book for early readers. It's the story of a naughty firefly and his owl friend. The firefly realizes that he can write words in the sky that can cause trouble and for a while he thoroughly enjoys doing so, much to the chagrin of his friend. After a close call he realizes the error of his ways. It's one of my toddler's favorite stories and he's been listening to it repeatedly for months. This is a good story to help teach a young child right from wrong. The rhymes are cute and the illustrations very nice.


Book Description

Illus. in color. The story of an incredible twosome that "provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended."--(starred) School Library Journal.