When William Richards’ beloved adoptive daughter’s life is threatened, the Houston lawyer can think of only one person to protect her: Cord Anderson—the battle hardened, war-weary, mercenary son of an old friend. Cord would keep Marlie safe from outside harm, as well as safe from her own impulses if she were ever to learn that her father’s life had also been threatened. Without a word to Marlie, William Richards hatches a plan.
On a warm summer night, a young girl and her daddy catch fireflies, put them in a jar to admire for a brief time, and then release them back into the moonlight. Includes facts about fireflies.
"[In] a revision of the 1963 edition, [a] brief, clearly written text [tells of a young girl who] learns some interesting facts about fireflies from her grandfather.
Firefly in the Night
This irresistible bedtime story has stunning black-and-white illustrations accented with glowing spots of color-as magical as fireflies themselves!
Describes how and why fireflies make their light, how to catch and handle them, and several uses for firefly light.
When Ajay and Sidney's jars fill up with fireflies they have caught they don't know what to do with them until their mother makes a kind and wise suggestion.
A young Chippewa girl follows a firefly as it reveals the secrets of the night, the many creatures that share her forest home, on her way to sleep. Inspired by Longfellow's Song of Hiawatha.
A young Chippewa girl follows a firefly as it reveals the secrets of the night, the many creatures that share her forest home, on her way to sleep. Inspired by Longfellow's Song of Hiawatha.
Describes how fireflies make their light, tells how to catch and handle them, and notes several interesting uses for firefly light.
The Night Fairies' magic is missing --- and now Fairyland is in the dark!Rachel and Kirsty can't wait for their week at Camp Stargaze!