Firefly Galaxy - Paperback

by Sarah Nelson (Author), Estrellita Caracol (Illustrator)

★ "Well-crafted ­collage art complements lyrical text to create a ­luminous read-aloud" - School Library Journal, starred review

Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall -- Sofia dreams of filling a jar with fireflies! As the stars begin to twinkle and an owl hoots nearby, Sofia and her family step into a magical summer night. As fireflies light up the dark like a glittering galaxy, will Sofia learn how best to protect these nighttime wonders?

• Celebrates the beauty of nature and outdoor exploration
• Endnotes include facts about fireflies and guidance on helping their habitats
• Inspires future planet protectors

Back Jacket

When at last Mars flickers, and the owl hoo-hoos,
Sofia and her family venture into a dazzling summer night
where firefly light is like a glittering galaxy!

Author Biography

Sarah Nelson loves summer nights and firefly light. Her lyrical picture books are often inspired by nature and wonder. Sarah's titles include Follow the Flyway: The Marvel of Bird Migration and the I Like the Weather series, both published by Barefoot Books. She lives with her husband in Minnesota, USA where she teaches English and writing to adult immigrants.

When Estrellita Caracol was a child, she loved stars, books and cutting out shapes from paper . . . and none of that has changed! She studied graphic design until she realized that what she liked the most was telling stories through her art. Estrellita lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with her son and three cuddly cats. She loves to travel and make collages with artists young and old wherever she goes.