Books like fireflies in december

A few months ago, someone in my facebook sf group asked about books that are like firefly. Fireflies in december by jennifer erin valent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fireflies in december is the 2007 winner of the christian writers guilds operation first novel contest, and a 2010 christy award winner. Fireflies in december kindle edition by valent, jennifer. I reread fireflies in december by jennifer valent earlier this year and it was just as good as it was the first time i read it. Two of the best published books of denise hunter are convenient groom and dancing with fireflies. Childrens books with alliteration the measured mom. The text was not only creative, but the message in the book was solid. Our protagonist, thirteen year old jessilynn lassiter, is in my topfive. Jessilyn lassiter never knew that hatred could lurk. Fireflies in december by jennifer valent nook book. She lives in central virginia, where she has worked as a nanny for over fifteen years. Looking for literature similar to the series firefly im looking for some books with a similar feel the the scifi series firefly. Fireflies in december ebook books, christian books.

Fireflies in december by jennifer erin valent the coronavirus pandemic is causing significant disruption to our distribution services meaning we only have limited stock availability. Jennifer erin valent is the 2007 winner of the jerry b. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. We are super excited to share with you this delightful picture book that can be read in the classroom, in sunday school, or at home as a family. Jenkins christian writers guilds operation first novel contest and 2010 christy award winner for fireflies in december. Fireflies in december by jennifer erin valent abebooks. A picture book about the science of fireflies nourishing. Read fireflies in december by jennifer valent available from rakuten kobo. But give him some company, and youd get a good piece of light. If you teach an insect unit, or about fireflies or the life cycle of fireflies, then this book is a musthave for you and your students.

She has a unique style of writing smalltown love stories which are very heartwarming. Looking for literature similar to the series firefly. I love leviathan wakes and calibans war, but i think alexander outland has a much closer feel to firefly than those two. Each time i read it something new sticks out to me and really makes me reexamine my own impact on my community. When her best friend, gemma, loses her parents in a tragic fire, jessilyns father vows to. Fireflies in december audiobook by jennifer erin valent. The story behind the fireflies that astronaut john glenn. Fireflies in december by jennifer valent court reads.

Now, pregnant, alone, and broke, she has no other choice but to return. Jennifer erin valent when her best friend, gemma, loses her parents in a tragic fire, jessilyns father vows to care for her as one of his own, despite the fact that gemma is black and prejudice is prevalent in their. I made a free firefly life cycle flip book for students to use as a fun way to gather and organize facts that they learn while reading. Each time i find something different that i love about it.

Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. The opening line grabs your attention and the compelling story line keeps you engaged until the very end. In the meantime please use our wishlist to mark any products you would like in the future. This book was just released in 2008 and i, for one, hope it continues to gain in popularity. Harley lassiter sees people for their hearts, not their skin color. I think this would be a very good book for little children who are scared of the dark. Fireflies in december is eyeopening, haunting, suspenseful and just plain moving. Jennifer erin valent, quote from fireflies in december. Be proactive in delivering books for children that build upon what they are learning each month. Fireflies will appeal to both teens and adults alike. The sword and laser books for people who miss firefly. I took that as a challenge, to assemble a list of recommendations of books ive read that had a certain something that resembled joss whedons tv space western. Jennifer erin valent author of fireflies in december.

Jessilyn lassiter never knew that hatred could lurk in the human heart until the summer of 1932 when she turned. The story behind the fireflies that astronaut john glenn saw in space. Publishers weekly when her best friend gemmas parents are killed in a house fire, jessilyn lassiters parents take the girl in. The character development was wonderfully fleshed out, and i feel as though i really got to know these people. What better way to kickoff our birthday month than to release a brand new picture book.

Fireflies in december is a really, really captivating story that is exceptionally welltold. Were to be lights in the dark, cold days that are this world. Fireflies in december is a story told through the eyes of jessie, a young girl, turning into a woman, learning to defend herself, her family, her friend and her own beliefs. Susan goldman rubin is the author of more than fiftyfive books for children. Fireflies that do glow use bioluminescence which is the light produced by living things. Find books like fireflies in december from the worlds largest community of readers. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read camelea like the fireflies. The section goes on to talk about how one firefly doesnt put out a lot of light but when you get several together they can create a light in the dark. Growing up in the midwestern river town of chapel springs, indiana, jade mckinley felt like a weed in a rose garden. Kids book ebook written by suzanne gohier, frank chaput. Kids learn about fireflies just like a childrens museum duration. God is referenced, but the protagonist is a girl who keeps making foolhardy decisions because of her stubbornness. Sometimes books that are written from a christian pointofview can be contrived, syrupy or flat out lecturing.

We list several titles fiction and nonfiction to supplement the activities in each theme to help you get started. Space pirate, which is, in my opinion, a really fun book, felt very similar to firefly serenity. Trouble is, the year is 1932, gemma is black, the lassiters are white, and. When her best friend, gemma, loses her parents in a tragic fire, jessilyns father vows to care for her as one of his own, despite the fact that gemma is black and prejudice is prevalent in their southern virginia town. What are the best childrens books to read at christmas. Fireflies in december by jennifer erin valent fictiondb. I have read fireflies in december by jennifer erin valent a couple of times now.

Goldilocks and the three bears read aloud books for kids duration. No matter that shes as dark as coffee and sticks out in their white family like a sheep in a cow field. The mayor of chapel springs, daniel dawson, has been an honorary member of the mckinley family for years. Ive heard that retribution falls is a similar kind of deal, the only difference being that it takes place in a steampunk setting. Scientists use the glowing firefly chemicals to research diseases. Fireflies in december by jennifer erin valent koorong. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. That light is bright enough to light up a little speck of the night sky so a man can see it a ways away. A boy is excited when he sees a lot of fireflies making patterns of light in the dark around his home. As students count the fireflies as they are caught and then released, challenge them to find alliteration in the text. Goodreads members who liked fireflies in december also liked. Then daddy opened his hand, and we both sat and watched the insect crawl around for a moment before taking off into the dimness.