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The Night Creatures: Firefly

By (author) Robert Macfarlane, Illustrated by Luke Adam Hawker

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From two of the UK's best-known book makers, Robert Macfarlane and Luke Adam Hawker, comes a stunning picture book to ignite wonder in readers everywhere. In the darkness of December, Through the winter's deepest snowing, When the world is steep in camber, And all hope is downwards-flowing - Then's the time to seek what's glowing... Written in lyrical verse, this story follows one light-seeking child who discovers a meadow illuminated by fireflies: ""fallen constellations"" that dance like stars among the summer grasses, setting fears to flight. Enchanting to read aloud and exquisite to hold in the hand, each scene is rendered in spellbinding detail, showing the power of hope in a world steeped in darkness. The first in an upcoming trilogy, Firefly is sure to appeal to all ages -An uplifting and lyrical story of light, hope and wonder -With words from beloved and bestselling author, Robert Macfarlane, creator of The Lost Words and The Lost Spells -Stunning artwork created from original etchings by Luke Adam Hawker, whose debut book Together was a Sunday Times bestseller -Spectacular gift book, cloth bound with a copper foiled cover -This accessible story is perfect for children, and adults, ages 4 and above ""Dreamy, awe-inspiring and truly inventive"" - The Bookseller ""A glowing and magical poetic celebration of hope"" - Kirkus ""Captivating . . . A kind of charm to will away spirit-darkening forces"" - Publishers Weekly ""Readers of all ages will be inspired to persevere through the winters of their lives, when light is scarce but worth fighting for"" - Foreword Reviews (Starred review)

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