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Tielmour Press
Pub date July 15, 2024
ISBN 978-1738219339
Price $12.99 (USD) Paperback, $18.99 Hardcover, $6.60 Kindle edition
Two siblings learn important lessons about environmental stewardship in Howell’s entertaining and fun picture book. Lilly and Leo delight in chasing after fireflies and salamanders, their jars overflowing with captured treasures. They are excited to show off their glowing finds at school the next day, but as the night goes on, both the firefly and salamander start to lose their glow. Grandma knows she has to step in. What happens next?
Howell’s engaging and child-friendly prose effortlessly balances entertainment with education. The narrative draws young readers into the delightful adventures of Lilly and Leo, using simple yet captivating language that holds their attention. Through their journey to capture fireflies and salamanders, the story subtly imparts important lessons about the value of respecting nature. Ann Pillicer’s dynamic and colorful illustrations vividly animate the story. Additionally, the book includes a hands-on craft activity that invites children to create their own firefly sun catchers, an interactive element that allows children to engage with the book’s themes in a creative way, extending the learning experience beyond the page. A sweet and charming story that entertains and enlightens, encouraging a genuine love and understanding of the natural world.
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