Book Reviewer's Name: Rachel Burgess

Book Reviewer's Job Title: Elementary Educator

Rate this Book: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rate the Cover: 5 - Love it

Review of the Book: Blink, Blink, Blink in Sync is a beautiful book on a special group of fireflies wrapped within the story of childhood wonder, delight, and mystery. CassanoLochman uses figurative language and creative imagery to take one back to the adventure of seeing fireflies, yet she moves on to a beautifully detailed non-fiction description of this special species of firefly, the Photinus Carolinus. This book is amazingly illustrated, and the scientific writing is perfect for understanding a bug's life cycle. Perfect for any elementary classroom.

Book Reviewer's Name: Lisa Baker

Book Reviewer's Job Title: Teacher and Children's Author

Rate this Book: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rate the Cover: 5 - Love it

Review of the Book: This book is an absolute delight! I grew up in the city in CA and some of my favorite memories are of seeing the fireflies in Ohio when we would occasionally get to visit Grandma's farm. They were so very magical! I was brought right back to my childhood with this book. What I also loved, as an educator, there is emphasized vocabulary words that kids might have heard, but don't know the meaning of. Not only that, but there is very good information in the back of the book that is very helpful to be able locate the very special place where the fireflies actually light in sync (which I only recently heard of- and I'm an adult!). I highly recommend this book for both parents and educators.

Book Reviewer's Name: Terrie Sizemore

Type of Reviewer: Book Reviewer, Teacher, Bookseller, Publisher

Book Reviewer's Job Title: Publisher

Rate this Book: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rate the Cover: 5 - Love it

Review of the Book: A darling book to help children not be afraid of the dark, enjoy the nature around them and lovely fireflies, and have opportunity to learn with the information provided in the back of the book! A great addition to any young library.

Book Reviewer's Name: Samantha Yates

Book Reviewer's Job Title: Elementary Teacher

Rate this Book: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rate the Cover: 5 - Love it

Review of the Book: I fully recommend this book. I teach 2nd and 3rd graders and they love when we read together. I really enjoyed the short story at the beginning. This is the perfect story if your students are learning about insects. All of the facts and details were well done and interesting. This is the perfect way to introduce new information while breaking up the monotony of research sometimes. Students will feel like they are listening to a story while learning all about fireflies. I would definitely suggest this book for teachers and their classroom libraries.

Book Reviewer's Name: Frances Peek

Book Reviewer's Job Title: Parent, Aspiring educator, substitute teacher

Rate this Book: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rate the Cover: 5 - Love it

Review of the Book: Creative, intriguing story that brings to life the wonders of fireflies. The character is likeable and realistic. The illustrations are bright, captivating and pull the reader into the story. I would definitely recommend this book be in elementary classrooms everywhere! It may be fiction but the end of the story is factual, educational and crammed full of ways to extend the applications of science art and the joy of mystery! I have a nephew who is terrified of fireworks, but absolutely loves fireflies flickering on a warm summer night. So many children and adults a like can connect to this sweet charismatic tale. I love it!

Book Reviewer's Name: Kimberly Yavorski

Rate this Book: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rate the Cover: 5 - Love it

Review of the Book: This book is sure to be a hit with young readers who can relate to struggles to be patient and fear of the dark, but will also engross older children with the fascinating facts presented. It might also prompt some family vacations to see the phenomenon in person!

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