Among a Thousand Fireflies : Step Gently, Look Closely - Helen Frost

Among a Thousand Fireflies

By: Helen Frost, Rick Lieder (Photographer)

Paperback | 9 April 2019

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On a starry summer evening, a firefly lands on a flower. Lights start to flash all around her — first one, then hundreds. Thousands. How will she find just one flash among them? In evocative photographs and lyrical language, Rick Lieder and Helen Frost offer a story of how two fireflies come together after finding each other’s light among thousands of others.
  • A beautiful follow-up to the award-winning and well regarded Step Gently Out and Sweep Up the Sun.
  • Rick Leider s firefly photos are simply magical!
  • Helen Frost, one of the best poets writing for children today, has crafted a lyrical love story in this series of haiku.
About the Author

Helen Frost is the author of Step Gently Out and Sweep Up the Sun, as well as several other award-winning books for children and young adults. She lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

About the Photographer

Rick Lieder is a photographer, painter, and illustrator and is the photographer for Step Gently Out and Sweep Up the Sun. He lives in Michigan.
Industry Reviews
In Frost and Lieder's third exploration of tiny creatures taken for granted in the natural world (Sweep Up the Sun, 2015, etc.), they top themselves, lyrically centering on a firefly's search for a mate. Again, Frost's spare poem weds seamlessly with Lieder's transfixing photography...Another thrilling collaboration, showing children of all ages that even Earth's littlest creatures long for connection.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

This simple, delightful story of two fireflies finding each other among thousands is sure to enchant children...Written in verse, the text is lyrical yet simple enough for even the youngest readers to enjoy and short enough to be shared aloud in a group setting. The photographs are breathtaking, with close-ups of fireflies flashing in the night, and complement the dreamlike tone. Panoramic shots of a forest filled with flashes provide different perspectives. Educators hoping to tie this book to science curricula will appreciate the note at the end, which offers a scientific explanation of how a firefly's flashes function in the wild. This enthralling look at fireflies will be enjoyed by all who read it.
--School Library Journal (starred review)

The blend of science, gentle poetry, and spectacular photography will make children long for a warm summer night perfect for firefly gazing.
--The Horn Book

The straightforward, pleasant lines, coupled with Lieder's stunning, close-up, twilight photography, make an engaging and beautiful introduction to the world of fireflies. Although intended for a younger audience, the factual information at the close of the duo's impressive presentation encourages broader reader appeal.
--Booklist

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