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In this engaging children’s story, a young boy proudly showcases his jar of glowing fireflies, feeling as if he owns a fragment of the moonlight. However, as the insects' glow starts to wane, he realizes that confinement will lead to their death. Faced with this heartbreaking dilemma, he must choose to free the fireflies back into the night, learning about responsibility, compassion, and the fleeting beauty of nature.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Julie Brinckloe
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