Fireflies and Glowworms – Revised
Summer is a great time for a firefly storytime, even in areas that don’t have fireflies. For a craft project, make on of these easy suggestions: 10 Fab and Easy Firefly Crafts for Preschoolers – Education Outside.
Carle, Eric. The Very Lonely Firefly. A newborn firefly sets off to find her family.
Clarke, Jane. Firefly Home. In this interactive story, the audience can help Florence the firefly find her way home.
Nelson, Sarah. Firefly Galaxy. Sofia and her family collect fireflies on a summer night.
Parachini, Jodie. Flicker Finds Her Glow. On her birthday, Flicker the firefly sets out to find her glow.
Parker, Aura. Goodnight, Glow Worms. In this rhyming bedtime story, the glow worms are getting ready to sleep.
Preston-Gannon, Frann. By the Light of the Moon. In this cumulative tale, a frog’s song doesn’t really sound right until all the animals join in, especially the firefly.
Sturges, Philemon. Ten Flashing Fireflies. With repetition and rhyme, this counting story sees a boy and girl capture fireflies, but let them go.
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