A young firefly without a glow embraces his uniqueness in this precious picture book story.
An award winning book with 5 star reviews! A must have for all children!, Spectacular! Timeless. It's a beautiful book with a beautiful story that should be part of every child's library! When a young firefly named Franklin is born atop an oak prairie, he's taught to cherish each day and soon enjoys being part of a lightning bug gang. But when the other fireflies start to show off their luminescence, the unglowing Franklin is shunned and ridiculed. But a chance disaster teaches him that his uniqueness can be his finest attribute.
They would all often gather and talk about the glow,
A glow to be proud of, a glow they could show!
Franklin's friends started glowing a vibrant green light,
A light so radiant it pierced the dark night.
A luminescence that shattered the dark,
A supernova blast from a tiny mere spark.
This sweet, imaginative picture book, written in verse, brings a fresh set of characters to life in a story that highlights perseverance and triumph in the face of adversity, and the power of true friendship, combining the spirit of The Dirt Girl with the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss. This is destined to be a favorite among children, teachers and parents alike.
Targeted for children ages 6-12, Author Thomas J. Penisten brings a story of kindness, friendship and celebrating oneself in his beautifully illustrated picture book, Franklin the Firefly The Glow Within.
