"Literally a book to lighten the darkness."
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.
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.
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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...
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Firefly and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
Firefly features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Stories in Verse, The Natural World, Wildlife, Poetry Books for Children, Gift Books, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Insects, spiders, minibeasts, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children's and Young Adult Fiction
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
Firefly was written by Robert Macfarlane and published by Magic Cat Publishing
Firefly has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Night Creatures series
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
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