
THE TALE OF FREDDIE FIREFLY - BY
ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY L. SMITH - NEW YORK
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
ILLUSTRATIONS
FREDDIE SAT ON TOP OF THE BANNER - FREDDIE PLAYS A JOKE ON PEPPERY POLLY BUMBLEBEE - FREDDIE WAS BUMPED INTO BY JENNIE JUNEBUG - THE TALE OF FREDDIE FIREFLY - I - A MERRY DANCER
II. A FINE PLAN
III. FREDDIE AGREES TO HELP
IV. GETTING READY
V. AT THE STONE WALL
VI. THE BANNERS
In the sleepy nook of Pleasant Valley, a tiny firefly named Freddie lights up the night with his glittering glow and playful dances. While the daytime folk barely notice him, his luminous troupe twirls through meadows and even joins Farmer Green’s doorstep, turning darkness into a sparkling celebration. The gentle hum of his wings and the soft greenish‑white flashes make the night feel alive and inviting.
Not everyone admires Freddie’s brilliance. Benjamin Bat, who dwells in Cedar Swamp, grumbles about the firefly’s pride and secretly wishes he could taste the glow, while the solemn Solomon Owl watches from above, more interested in hunting than in the tiny lantern’s antics. Their uneasy rivalry hints at the tension between the quiet, practical world of the night‑prowlers and Freddie’s carefree revelry.
Freddie’s closest companion is Chirpy Cricket, whose night‑time songs add a cheerful soundtrack to the glowing festivities. Their friendship shows how the valley’s creatures find comfort in each other’s company despite the dangers that lurk after dark. As summer evenings grow warmer, Freddie’s plans for more merriment begin to take shape, promising new adventures for all who share his love of the night.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (70K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1877–1949
A prolific American children's writer, he filled his stories with talking animals, birds, and insects while quietly weaving in facts about the natural world. Best known for series like Sleepy-Time Tales and Tuck-Me-In Tales, he wrote with a lively style that treated young readers as smart and curious.
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