Sam and the Firefly
Hardcover – Picture Book, September 12, 1958
Random House Children's Books · Hardcover · September 12, 1958
Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly literally light up the sky in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr.
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- Who it’s for
- A playful early reader pairs words in the night sky with cheerful illustrations and easy-to-follow language.
- Themes
- Writing in the night sky, Confusion and making amends
- Pacing
- Fast
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Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly literally light up the sky in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. In Sam and the Firefly, P. D. Eastman (author of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go!) introduces us to the dynamic duo of Sam and Gus, who soar through the air writing words in the night sky. But when Gus’s words end up causing confusion and chaos for the people on the ground, it’s up to Sam to help Gus “write” his wrongs.
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Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7. ★ "...provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended." —School Library Journal, starred review
Words Take Flight
A playful early reader pairs words in the night sky with cheerful illustrations and easy-to-follow language.
Come here for
- The visual fun of words written across the sky
- A light, lively mix of bird and firefly antics
Expect
- Simple words, with illustrations offering clues to their meaning
- A little confusion and chaos when words reach the ground
Where it sits
| Bird Stories | 83% |
|---|---|
| Beginner Readers | 82% |
| Bugs & Insects | 38% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Bird Stories
- Bugs & Insects
- Beginner Readers
- Authors
- P.D. Eastman
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- September 12, 1958
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Writing in the night sky · Confusion and making amends
- Reading lane
- Bird Stories