# Sam and the Firefly - Hardcover

by **P. D. Eastman** (Author)

Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly literally light up the sky in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. In _Sam and the Firefly,_ P. D. Eastman (author of _Are You My Mother?_ and _Go, Dog. Go!_) introduces us to the dynamic duo of Sam and Gus, who soar through the air writing words in the night sky. But when Gus's words end up causing confusion and chaos for the people on the ground, it's up to Sam to help Gus "write" his wrongs.

Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

"...provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended."--(starred) _School Library Journal._

### Front Jacket

Illus. in color. The story of an incredible twosome that "provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended."--(starred) "School Library Journal.

### Author Biography

P. D. Eastman was one of the stars of the Beginner Books line with beloved classics like _Are You My Mother?; Go, Dog. Go!; The Best Nest_; and more!

**Number of Pages:** 72

**Dimensions:** 0.42 x 9.46 x 6.48 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 12, 1958

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Sam and the Firefly

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 1.7

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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