The night of the fireflies
by Karen B. Winnick
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Toshio and his sister Miko explore the forest on a magical evening, chasing glowing fireflies to catch and keep in special lanterns. Together with other children, they discover the wonder of the sparkling lights by the river under the night sky. This gentle adventure celebrates sibling bonds and the beauty of nature in Japan.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyNature
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 1563977257
- Pages
- 38
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 796
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Fireflies -- Fiction.Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Japan -- Fiction.