LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
October 2025 Book of the Month
From acclaimed poet Robert Macfarlane and the equally acclaimed artist Luke Adam Hawker, comes the first in what is projected to be The Night Creatures trilogy.
The sheer quality of Firefly will make the whole trilogy an absolute must have for any bibliophile who gets hold of it. From its indigo cloth bound cover, etched in copper, to its wonderfully heavyweight cream paper capturing every delicate line of the handcrafted copper etchings in monochrome illustrating the lyrical story that is perfectly timed for reading as autumn draws in and the light fades.
Light is the focus of the story which is truly an antidote to the depression which might follow its withdrawal. A brave little figure is seen confronting a densely hatched dark forest ‘ in the shadows of November’ but she must ‘seek what’s glowing’. The mellifluous, alliterative text highlights the ‘spots of brightness’ amid the gloom and she discovers a meadow miraculously illuminated by fireflies: ‘fallen constellations’ that dance like stars and ‘setting fears to flight’.
To read aloud it is as if you are reading another beautiful Macfarlane spell song to combat depression and literally to look on the bright side- a trite expression, but a universal truth. Beautiful in every way and for all ages.
Joy Court
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Firefly Synopsis
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 sun-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 7 and above.
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9781917044523 |
| Publication date: |
23rd October 2025 |
| Author: |
Robert Macfarlane |
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Luke Adam Hawker |
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Magic Cat Publishing |
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Hardback |
| Pagination: |
32 pages |
| Series: |
Night Creatures |
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About Robert Macfarlane
Robert MacFarlane is the author of Underland, Mountains of the Mind, The Wild Places, The Old Ways and Landmarks. Underland won the Wainwright Prize and the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award, whilst Mountains of the Mind won the Guardian First Book Award and the Somerset Maugham Award and The Wild Places won the Boardman-Tasker Award.
Two of his books have been adapted for television by the BBC.
He is a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and writes on environmentalism, literature and travel for publications including the Guardian, the Sunday Times and The New York Times.
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