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A Firefly Named Felix
Felix is a playful firefly with a he can't light up! When his friends want to play lightning tag, Felix the Firefly is left out. He must learn that he can glow in other ways. With sweet encouragement from his school teacher, Miss Hornburry, Felix learns about his other wonderful talents, repairing friendships, and restoring playtime.
Using true facts about fireflies, this book teaches children about diversity of skills, acceptance, and the value of inclusion.
Using true facts about fireflies, this book teaches children about diversity of skills, acceptance, and the value of inclusion.
43 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 18, 2024
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May 16, 2024
Felix, the charming little firefly is a lovable character everyone can relate to in “A Firefly Named Felix” by Deanna Hart. He enjoys the warm summer nights, dancing with his friends, and sipping sweet pollen. However, Felix has a secret fear hidden from his friends – he cannot light up like most fireflies. He is anxious that his friends will make fun of him if they discover the truth. This fear makes him hesitant to participate in games like tag or send light signals with his friends.
Unfortunately, his friends eventually discover his secret and begin to tease him. This makes Felix feel sad and lonely, but he still has to attend school with them. One day, his observant teacher notices that Felix isn’t his usual cheerful self and asks him what’s wrong. She then explains that not all fireflies can light up, but they have an incredible sense of smell that helps them communicate with each other. She also explains this to Felix’s friends, who are now impressed and envious of Felix’s unique ability.
Felix’s friends devise a fantastic plan to make him feel genuinely part of their group. They present him with a flashlight, a tool that allows him to participate fully in their games. Felix is overjoyed. With this gesture, his friends show him that his ability to light up is not what defines their friendship. He feels embraced and cherished by his friends and relishes in their games more than ever.
Felix’s sweet disposition and charming smile make this story delightful. Chrish Vindy’s illustrations are incredibly vibrant and colorful, making the characters come alive. You can easily discern Felix’s emotions through his eyes and facial expressions, making him an easy character to root for. The pages will entertain and capture kids’ attention.
Deanna Hart’s “A Firefly Named Felix” is excellent for young children, teaching valuable lessons about courage, bullying, kindness, and forgiveness. Parents and teachers should add this book to their libraries. With a suggested age range of 3-7 years, it is perfect for read-aloud sessions with younger children. I loved this story about Felix and gave it five stars for its originality and the valuable lessons it can impart to younger kids.
Unfortunately, his friends eventually discover his secret and begin to tease him. This makes Felix feel sad and lonely, but he still has to attend school with them. One day, his observant teacher notices that Felix isn’t his usual cheerful self and asks him what’s wrong. She then explains that not all fireflies can light up, but they have an incredible sense of smell that helps them communicate with each other. She also explains this to Felix’s friends, who are now impressed and envious of Felix’s unique ability.
Felix’s friends devise a fantastic plan to make him feel genuinely part of their group. They present him with a flashlight, a tool that allows him to participate fully in their games. Felix is overjoyed. With this gesture, his friends show him that his ability to light up is not what defines their friendship. He feels embraced and cherished by his friends and relishes in their games more than ever.
Felix’s sweet disposition and charming smile make this story delightful. Chrish Vindy’s illustrations are incredibly vibrant and colorful, making the characters come alive. You can easily discern Felix’s emotions through his eyes and facial expressions, making him an easy character to root for. The pages will entertain and capture kids’ attention.
Deanna Hart’s “A Firefly Named Felix” is excellent for young children, teaching valuable lessons about courage, bullying, kindness, and forgiveness. Parents and teachers should add this book to their libraries. With a suggested age range of 3-7 years, it is perfect for read-aloud sessions with younger children. I loved this story about Felix and gave it five stars for its originality and the valuable lessons it can impart to younger kids.
May 23, 2024
Understanding what bullying is and how to identify it empowers children to break cycles of abuse and foster safe, healthy school environments. A Firefly Named Felix by Deanna Hart assists in this crucial task. This is a fantastic children's book that promotes respect for others and acceptance of our differences.
Felix, the protagonist, is a boy who loves spending time with his friends. However, he harbors a secret: unlike his peers, he cannot glow. This difference saddens him as he watches his friends play with their lights. One day, some classmates notice this and start teasing him. Felix's teacher then engages him in a reflective conversation, helping him recognize his unique qualities and face his situation with a new perspective.
A Firefly Named Felix is a remarkable picture book that skillfully addresses the themes of resilience and friendship. Many children will find the situations presented highly relatable. Deanna Hart explores the importance of acceptance and tackling difficult situations, imparting valuable life lessons to young readers. The book’s final section, featuring questions for parents and teachers to ask children before, during, and after reading, enhances its interactive quality. Additionally, fun facts about fireflies are included, adding an educational element.
The narrative is characterized by clear and concise sentences, perfect for children to practice reading, while the engaging plot transitions smoothly from one scenario to another. The illustrations are captivating and colorful and depict expressive characters that draw children into the story. The school setting helps children better understand how to interact with their peers. The book imparts beautiful lessons on maintaining friendships and learning to forgive.
A Firefly Named Felix is an invaluable resource for parents and teachers, providing children with the confidence to express their concerns openly. It is a delightful read for children and adults, fostering conversations about empathy, collaboration, and kindness.
Felix, the protagonist, is a boy who loves spending time with his friends. However, he harbors a secret: unlike his peers, he cannot glow. This difference saddens him as he watches his friends play with their lights. One day, some classmates notice this and start teasing him. Felix's teacher then engages him in a reflective conversation, helping him recognize his unique qualities and face his situation with a new perspective.
A Firefly Named Felix is a remarkable picture book that skillfully addresses the themes of resilience and friendship. Many children will find the situations presented highly relatable. Deanna Hart explores the importance of acceptance and tackling difficult situations, imparting valuable life lessons to young readers. The book’s final section, featuring questions for parents and teachers to ask children before, during, and after reading, enhances its interactive quality. Additionally, fun facts about fireflies are included, adding an educational element.
The narrative is characterized by clear and concise sentences, perfect for children to practice reading, while the engaging plot transitions smoothly from one scenario to another. The illustrations are captivating and colorful and depict expressive characters that draw children into the story. The school setting helps children better understand how to interact with their peers. The book imparts beautiful lessons on maintaining friendships and learning to forgive.
A Firefly Named Felix is an invaluable resource for parents and teachers, providing children with the confidence to express their concerns openly. It is a delightful read for children and adults, fostering conversations about empathy, collaboration, and kindness.
July 12, 2024
Children's books usually have a happy ending and A FIREFLY NAMED FELIX sits comfortably in this rather big category.
The story introduces young readers to literature and art and nurtures their self-confidence.
Being different is never easy.
The author shows that learning to celebrate uniqueness is a powerful tool for any child.
The storyline is simple, the words are easy to comprehend, and the solution to the problem is child's play.
The visuals are catchy and the characters are well-defined.
Recommend.
The story introduces young readers to literature and art and nurtures their self-confidence.
Being different is never easy.
The author shows that learning to celebrate uniqueness is a powerful tool for any child.
The storyline is simple, the words are easy to comprehend, and the solution to the problem is child's play.
The visuals are catchy and the characters are well-defined.
Recommend.
July 16, 2024
This is a well written, relatable story. When Felix realizes that he can’t light up like his friends, he tries to hide it, pretending that he just doesn’t want to play lightning tag. Eventually his secret is discovered, and as kids will, they make fun of Felix. Eventually Felix confides in his teacher and discovers that he is not as different as he thought. With a little guidance from the teacher his friends come around and apologize. Ultimately they find a way for Felix to be included in their play. A great message with a happy ending, this makes for a nice bedtime read.
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October 14, 2024
Quite simply brilliant.
It is a endearing tale about a firefly who is different from his peers and feels left out because of this difference.
Felix experiences bullying and has to better understand himself before he can face his bullies.
The illustrations match the heartwarming tone of the narration. In addition, the author has kindly included some facts about fireflies to educate young minds.
All in all, the story is a 'must-read' for children.
It is a endearing tale about a firefly who is different from his peers and feels left out because of this difference.
Felix experiences bullying and has to better understand himself before he can face his bullies.
The illustrations match the heartwarming tone of the narration. In addition, the author has kindly included some facts about fireflies to educate young minds.
All in all, the story is a 'must-read' for children.
June 16, 2025
This story provides some great lessons for children, from recognising and standing up to bullying to understanding and accepting your own unique attributes. This is a great story for children who feel different to their peers and who struggle to fit in. We also enjoyed reading the fact sheet at the end of the story.
June 14, 2024
This an interesting and engaging story that will encourage the readers to have faith in themselves and keep trying to achieve their life goals. Truly Felix is such an inspiration. I also like the colorful and cute illustrations.
July 9, 2024
Felix struggles with being different from his friends which such a wonderfully relatable topic for a children's book. The story is really well done and the art is adorable. This book has won numerous well deserved awards. A great book for preschoolers.
November 11, 2024
We love books about acceptance and inclusion and kids love fireflies! Felix has an embarrassing secret that he overcomes. This sweet book encourages children to be themselves and not give up. The illustrations are lovely!
July 15, 2024
Engaging story with stunning artwork. Perfect for bedtime reading
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