Book cover for Sam and the Firefly

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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.
  • ISBN10 0001711067
  • ISBN13 9780001711068
  • Publish Date December 1961 (first published 12 September 1958)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 14 March 1996
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
  • Imprint Collins
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 64
  • Language English