The Very Lonely Frirefly by Eric Carle Hardcover
Leisure reading books
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Review due · Low
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Product description
Follow the heartfelt journey of a little firefly in search of belonging in The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle As darkness falls a newly hatched firefly sets out through the night sky drawn to glowing lights in the hope of finding others like him From lanterns and candles to fireworks and car headlights his search is full of wonder—and ends with a delightful visual surprise that reinforces the joy of connection<br ><br ><ul><li>WHAT YOU GET One hardcover picture book measuring 8 1 2 W x 11 1 2 H 32 pages Recommended for ages 2 to 5 Grades PreK and under<br ><br >< li><li>ENGAGING STORYLINE Follows a lonely firefly as he explores the nighttime world seeking companionship and learning about different sources of light<br ><br >< li><li>EMOTIONAL CONNECTION Gently explores themes of belonging friendship and perseverance through a relatable character journey<br ><br >< li><li>STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS Features Eric Carles iconic collage style artwork with a glowing surprise at the end to captivate young readers<br ><br >< li><li>SUPPORTS EARLY LITERACY Ideal for group or one on one reading the story builds sequencing vocabulary and listening skills in a warm and accessible way < li>< ul>
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- Step Up For Students
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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