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Sam and the Firefly
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.
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.
62 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1958
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P.D. Eastman
55 books777 followersPhilip Dey "Phil" Eastman was an American screenwriter, children's author, and illustrator. As an author, he is known primarily as P. D. Eastman. A protégé of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Eastman wrote many books for children, in his own distinct style under the Dr. Seuss brand of Random House, many of which were in the Beginner Books series.
From 1936 to 1941, Eastman worked at the story department of Walt Disney Productions. From 1941 to 1943 he worked at the story department of Warner Bros. Cartoons. From 1945 to 1952 he worked in the story department of United Productions of America. He contributed to the "Private Snafu" World War II training films, wrote for the animation Mr. Magoo, and the Gerald McBoing-Boing series for UPA.
From 1936 to 1941, Eastman worked at the story department of Walt Disney Productions. From 1941 to 1943 he worked at the story department of Warner Bros. Cartoons. From 1945 to 1952 he worked in the story department of United Productions of America. He contributed to the "Private Snafu" World War II training films, wrote for the animation Mr. Magoo, and the Gerald McBoing-Boing series for UPA.
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October 5, 2019
Neo chose this children's classic to impress and practice his reading skills. Sam is an owl who loves to play. His only issue is that he is awake at night, while everyone else is sleeping. No one is willing to play with him, which does not make Sam hoot for glee. While flying one night, Sam discovers a flash of light in the sky, which turns out to be Gus, a firefly. Sam and Gus have loads of fun, even more so when it is apparent that Gus loves to write words in the sky. They find many words to write and this helps pass the time. However, Gus gets a little carried away and people follow his lit-up directions too literally, causing trouble. When Gus is caught by an angry merchant, Sam will have to help. There's more trouble around the bend, which will force Sam and Gus to work together. Neo enjoyed this piece and loved the detailed pictures. He found the story longer and a little more complicated than he is used to reading, but it was still highly enjoyable. Neo thinks that many kids would love this book, either as a reader or attentive listener.
September 3, 2017
4.5 stars
As many know, there are a lot of English children's books that I've missed out on. Even the famous ones. It is therefore no surprise that I had never heard of this one. I read about it (actually, only saw the cover) in the interview David gave on Mischenko's blog: https://readrantrockandroll.com/2017/...
The owl on the cover was the selling point for me, but I must say that the story in general is very sweet. Now, it should be pointed out that this book is for really little children that are just learning to read themselves. It tells the story of the owl Sam who is trying to find a friend to play with at night. He eventually manages but Gus the firefly is up to no good and thus the trouble starts.
Great is that this story is sweet and educational at the same time.
It is about respect (or what the lack thereof can result in), about helping each other, about friendship, and it teaches children to read at the same time.
Definite reading recommendation.
As many know, there are a lot of English children's books that I've missed out on. Even the famous ones. It is therefore no surprise that I had never heard of this one. I read about it (actually, only saw the cover) in the interview David gave on Mischenko's blog: https://readrantrockandroll.com/2017/...
The owl on the cover was the selling point for me, but I must say that the story in general is very sweet. Now, it should be pointed out that this book is for really little children that are just learning to read themselves. It tells the story of the owl Sam who is trying to find a friend to play with at night. He eventually manages but Gus the firefly is up to no good and thus the trouble starts.
Great is that this story is sweet and educational at the same time.
It is about respect (or what the lack thereof can result in), about helping each other, about friendship, and it teaches children to read at the same time.
Definite reading recommendation.
June 11, 2024
An owl doesn't have a lot of choices for friends to play with at night since most of the other animals are asleep. The firefly who does want to play has a mischievous streak that shows he still has some life lessons to learn.
The plot turns are silly and ridiculous at times, but it's still a fun little book to share with a child.
FOR REFERENCE:
#1448 in our old book database. Rated "Good" by Rod and Adelia.
The plot turns are silly and ridiculous at times, but it's still a fun little book to share with a child.
FOR REFERENCE:
#1448 in our old book database. Rated "Good" by Rod and Adelia.
June 20, 2018
Every year that I went to my grandparents's house as a child, I would read this story before bed. I should get it from the library and share it with my nephew. I think the niece is already to old for it. I loved this little story. It reminds me of my childhood and feeling safe in the family homestead.
The book was magical back then. I loved fireflies too. In my mind this book is linked to summer.
The book was magical back then. I loved fireflies too. In my mind this book is linked to summer.
May 19, 2011
3.5 STARS
How cute is Sam!? I love the cover ;-) Sam is the adorable owl who longs for a friend when he awakens at night and all the other farm and woodland animals are asleep. Lonely Sam finally finds a firefly and they strike up a friendship. The best fun is that Sam knows how to write words and he flies around forming letters, with the firefly following him, and the firefly's glow makes the words glow in the night sky. How neat! Up to this point, I like the story very much. The illustrations are wonderful (they have the old-timey night-time blue/green color that I loved so much in Dr. Seuss' "The Pale Green Pants with Nobody Inside Them") and the "easy reader" words are well chosen and evoke a touching story that is also very helpful to early readers.
I'm afraid that, after that, the story falls apart for me a little. The firefly takes his new powers and begins making words in the sky that mess with people's lives--like writing "Go" and "Stop" at the wrong times and making cars crash at intersections!!! It's very clear that Sam thinks these are BAD tricks, and the firefly eventually does get a bit of a punishment and learns his lesson (I think!) and there's a nice twist to the ending of which I ultimately approved... I think that, really, the story just got too long for my taste and I got a teensy bit bored.
Still, I think that some beginning readers will really love this story. And, since it was originally published in the mid-1950s, I just felt all happy and nostalgic (even though I wasn't born in the '50s!) holding the book in my hands and thinking of how many young readers, over the years, read this story in their living rooms and how, despite the changing fashions, home decorating schemes, and world events, a story about a cute little owl and his firefly friend continues to touch and inspire readers after all these years. Hooray for the power of books! :-)
How cute is Sam!? I love the cover ;-) Sam is the adorable owl who longs for a friend when he awakens at night and all the other farm and woodland animals are asleep. Lonely Sam finally finds a firefly and they strike up a friendship. The best fun is that Sam knows how to write words and he flies around forming letters, with the firefly following him, and the firefly's glow makes the words glow in the night sky. How neat! Up to this point, I like the story very much. The illustrations are wonderful (they have the old-timey night-time blue/green color that I loved so much in Dr. Seuss' "The Pale Green Pants with Nobody Inside Them") and the "easy reader" words are well chosen and evoke a touching story that is also very helpful to early readers.
I'm afraid that, after that, the story falls apart for me a little. The firefly takes his new powers and begins making words in the sky that mess with people's lives--like writing "Go" and "Stop" at the wrong times and making cars crash at intersections!!! It's very clear that Sam thinks these are BAD tricks, and the firefly eventually does get a bit of a punishment and learns his lesson (I think!) and there's a nice twist to the ending of which I ultimately approved... I think that, really, the story just got too long for my taste and I got a teensy bit bored.
Still, I think that some beginning readers will really love this story. And, since it was originally published in the mid-1950s, I just felt all happy and nostalgic (even though I wasn't born in the '50s!) holding the book in my hands and thinking of how many young readers, over the years, read this story in their living rooms and how, despite the changing fashions, home decorating schemes, and world events, a story about a cute little owl and his firefly friend continues to touch and inspire readers after all these years. Hooray for the power of books! :-)
March 13, 2012
When I was four years old I wanted to read this book but could not read.
That spring my mother asked, "Want to take tennis lessons?" (We had a tennis court next door)
My answer was, " No. I want to learn to read."
My mother's dream of tennis stardom died that day. Fortunately for me my mother is the unselfish kind and sent me to a beginner's summer reading program and by the end of it I read my first book on my own (this one).
I know that people do not care about this story but I wanted to carve my name in this book somehow.
Sam and The Firefly is a cute story but maybe not extraordinary to those that do not know its power. To me, it will always hold a special place on my book shelf.
That spring my mother asked, "Want to take tennis lessons?" (We had a tennis court next door)
My answer was, " No. I want to learn to read."
My mother's dream of tennis stardom died that day. Fortunately for me my mother is the unselfish kind and sent me to a beginner's summer reading program and by the end of it I read my first book on my own (this one).
I know that people do not care about this story but I wanted to carve my name in this book somehow.
Sam and The Firefly is a cute story but maybe not extraordinary to those that do not know its power. To me, it will always hold a special place on my book shelf.
July 4, 2025
A story about a firefly who learns about the wonder of words, gets carried away with his knowledge, and in the end, learns a lesson.
Anything firefly are favorite reads around here right now.
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Ages: 3 - 7
Reading Level: 1st - 3rd grades
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Anything firefly are favorite reads around here right now.
Watch my sweet little reel to see what we did after reading this book!
Ages: 3 - 7
Reading Level: 1st - 3rd grades
Content Considerations: nothing to note.
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May 2, 2023
After all these years, there remains a certain special something about the literary works of P.D. Eastman, and nowhere are these intangibles more evident than in Sam and the Firefly.
The brilliant light trails of Gus the firefly long ago indelibly burned their way into the lining of my memories, as I'm sure they have for most people to have read this book. Surely there are several fantasy elements to the story that might seem to stretch belief, but I think that this is a book that must simply be taken for what it is and not for what it is not.
For me, the night adventures of the owl Sam and Gus will always contain a certain magic.
The brilliant light trails of Gus the firefly long ago indelibly burned their way into the lining of my memories, as I'm sure they have for most people to have read this book. Surely there are several fantasy elements to the story that might seem to stretch belief, but I think that this is a book that must simply be taken for what it is and not for what it is not.
For me, the night adventures of the owl Sam and Gus will always contain a certain magic.
March 27, 2023
I think this book started off great but then went in a direction I wasn't expecting. It was still a cute read, but it was also a little weird. I absolutely loved the illustrations and the vibrancy of the colors.
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July 11, 2021The only reason I am reviewing this book is because it has an incidental train in it, so my 4 year old, who otherwise would give no shits about this book, is actually wanting to hear it several times a day.
The premise is interesting: what would happen if a firefly's light stayed on AND he had a smart friend who can spell. Too bad the firefly is naughty and I, the adult reading this book, relate a little too closely with the spelling friend owl Sam, who is just cleaning up the dastardly firefly's shit the whole time.
But seriously, the firefly gleefully causes a whole intersection of cars crash. Is everyone ok????!!!
And then the firefly fucks with airplanes who all may have avoided crashes, but also those poor air traffic controllers must be really pushed to the brink.
Next, he creates a crowd stampede with a movie theater situation, which we all learned in high school is ILLEGAL.
But the final straw is a prank on a hot dog owner. Nobody wants his "cold" dogs, thanks to the firefly, and now this man's business and livelihood is totally threatened. Are we really supposed to expect him to NOT collect the firefly in a jar and take him to the back woods to likely torture the firefly to death? Fortunately we get a tied-up ending where the firefly redeems himself on the - stereotypical car suddenly dying on the track tracks while a train is coming - moment.
The plot just really sticks with you in a contemplative way: how beneficial is it for a creature to develop extreme consciousness (the ability to write english words) when it will inevitably be used for evil.
The premise is interesting: what would happen if a firefly's light stayed on AND he had a smart friend who can spell. Too bad the firefly is naughty and I, the adult reading this book, relate a little too closely with the spelling friend owl Sam, who is just cleaning up the dastardly firefly's shit the whole time.
But seriously, the firefly gleefully causes a whole intersection of cars crash. Is everyone ok????!!!
And then the firefly fucks with airplanes who all may have avoided crashes, but also those poor air traffic controllers must be really pushed to the brink.
Next, he creates a crowd stampede with a movie theater situation, which we all learned in high school is ILLEGAL.
But the final straw is a prank on a hot dog owner. Nobody wants his "cold" dogs, thanks to the firefly, and now this man's business and livelihood is totally threatened. Are we really supposed to expect him to NOT collect the firefly in a jar and take him to the back woods to likely torture the firefly to death? Fortunately we get a tied-up ending where the firefly redeems himself on the - stereotypical car suddenly dying on the track tracks while a train is coming - moment.
The plot just really sticks with you in a contemplative way: how beneficial is it for a creature to develop extreme consciousness (the ability to write english words) when it will inevitably be used for evil.
May 28, 2010
Eastman, P.D. Sam and the Firefly. New York: Random House Books for Young Readers, 1958.
Genre - Fiction - Animals
This book is about an owl who wakes up at night and has no one to play with. The owl then sees a bunch of glowing lights and comes to find his new friend Gus the firefly. The Owl has a great idea to spell out their names in the sky using Gus's tail. After they spell out their first few words Gus finds out how much fun it is to spell words and begins to cause mischief by telling cars at an intersection to go when they shouldn’t, stop when they shouldn't and go different directions than they shouldn’t causing a crash. Sam sees this and begs Gus to stop because it isn't nice. Gus however does not listen and continues causing trouble until one of his victims catches him and plans to get rid of him. The story ends with Sam saving Gus in order for Gus to stop a train which saves the man who was going to dispose of Gus in the first place.
The story teaches kids that even though learning words can be fun, words need to be used correctly and not used to hurt others. The book also teaches how certain parts of the world work for example traffic. The illustrations have always been a personal favorite of mine. I can see the ability for Gus to make words being very amusing to younger children. I personally used to pretend the firefly was spelling out other words. I also believe that the illustrations are closer to a realistic perspective (save for the owl and the firefly) which may cause a younger reader to be more interested in the book.
Genre - Fiction - Animals
This book is about an owl who wakes up at night and has no one to play with. The owl then sees a bunch of glowing lights and comes to find his new friend Gus the firefly. The Owl has a great idea to spell out their names in the sky using Gus's tail. After they spell out their first few words Gus finds out how much fun it is to spell words and begins to cause mischief by telling cars at an intersection to go when they shouldn’t, stop when they shouldn't and go different directions than they shouldn’t causing a crash. Sam sees this and begs Gus to stop because it isn't nice. Gus however does not listen and continues causing trouble until one of his victims catches him and plans to get rid of him. The story ends with Sam saving Gus in order for Gus to stop a train which saves the man who was going to dispose of Gus in the first place.
The story teaches kids that even though learning words can be fun, words need to be used correctly and not used to hurt others. The book also teaches how certain parts of the world work for example traffic. The illustrations have always been a personal favorite of mine. I can see the ability for Gus to make words being very amusing to younger children. I personally used to pretend the firefly was spelling out other words. I also believe that the illustrations are closer to a realistic perspective (save for the owl and the firefly) which may cause a younger reader to be more interested in the book.
September 13, 2019
The perfect beginning reader: my son knew many of the words in this book from his "sight words" at preschool, and he could sound out some others. BUT, more importantly, it is a great story, interesting and funny, and he cared about what happens.
January 14, 2020
Always fun to go back and read a classic. Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly meet and form a friendship. Message about listening to caution and not getting carried away comes through clearly as Sam writes all sort of careless messages that cause problems for others.
August 20, 2019
First sentence: The moon was up when Sam came out.
Premise/plot: Sam is a lonely owl looking for a friend. He finds a friend in Gus the firefly. Sam is impressed by Gus’ trick of writing words in the air. But Gus gets carried away. He loses sight of right and wrong and good and bad. Sam tries to teach Gus to be responsible. Gus does NOT want to listen. But all actions have consequences. Gus learns this the hard way. Will Sam and Gus be reunited?!
My thoughts: I grew up reading Are You My Mother and Go, Dog, Go! But this was my first time reading Sam and the Firefly. This would have been one of the first beginning readers to be published—it was published in 1958. The story it tells is substantive. This isn’t a simple rhyming story about a pig in a wig or a frog on a log. It definitely seems more complex than Go, Dog, Go! I liked it overall. Gus was VERY naughty.
Premise/plot: Sam is a lonely owl looking for a friend. He finds a friend in Gus the firefly. Sam is impressed by Gus’ trick of writing words in the air. But Gus gets carried away. He loses sight of right and wrong and good and bad. Sam tries to teach Gus to be responsible. Gus does NOT want to listen. But all actions have consequences. Gus learns this the hard way. Will Sam and Gus be reunited?!
My thoughts: I grew up reading Are You My Mother and Go, Dog, Go! But this was my first time reading Sam and the Firefly. This would have been one of the first beginning readers to be published—it was published in 1958. The story it tells is substantive. This isn’t a simple rhyming story about a pig in a wig or a frog on a log. It definitely seems more complex than Go, Dog, Go! I liked it overall. Gus was VERY naughty.
January 19, 2019
I love the name sam.
April 6, 2021
A simple, cute story about an owl and a mischievous firefly who learns the importance of listening to wise advice and not always playing tricks. The nostalgic illustrations are my favorite part.
October 24, 2020
This was pretty good. A bit long and weird, but cute in the end.
March 9, 2021
another one of my childhood favorites
July 6, 2021
Sam, the owl feels lonely since there's no one to play with until he meets Gus, the firefly. They play together writing words in the sky until Gus takes off and causes confusion with his words.
I read this book with my son. Nice little story.
I read this book with my son. Nice little story.
February 23, 2017
It takes two to have fun. ^_^
Its a different & new story for me :)
Its a different & new story for me :)
April 2, 2023
My son likes this book, but I’m not a fan of the gendered insults that Gus uses towards Sam.
June 11, 2012
I enjoyed reading this book to my children and I also remember it from my childhood which is always fun. The book was written in 1958 as an easy reader. It is a bit advanced as an easy reader with a lot of words on each page though. The story line was perfectly in-line with my 5-year-old son's interests. He is immensely interested in tricks. He was fascinated by the idea of a day set aside for playing pranks when April 1st came around this year and declared that every day should be "trickster day". I thought it was wonderful that the firefly discovered a helpful outlet for his own talent of sky-writing rather than using it to harm others - just the message I would like my son to learn with his own fun-loving, well-intentioned, but not always kindly executed tricks. What can I say, he is five! :) And he is always learning! The story is also a great introduction to the idea of the power of words as the firefly Gus uses his special talent of sky-writing to make things happen, first bad than good. Also, the illustrations are dear with the beautiful nighttime blue-green skies and the loveable characters of Sam the owl and Gus the firefly.
December 9, 2014
This book is about an owl named Sam who meets a firefly named Gus. Now Gus isn’t just a firefly; he is a firefly who has a special talent of writing words with his light. Gus gets into some trouble when he starts to trick everyone with his words and begins making chaos in the nightlife. Gus gets trapped in a jar and Sam helps him escape and helps Gus realize he is wrong for the things he is doing. Gus does something to help right his wrongs. In the end, Gus begins using his talent for good rather than just for fun. I like the color scheme in the book. It really captures the nightlife is a very simple way. This book can help teach about the right, wrong things do, and sometimes the things that people find fun can be harmful and hurtful to others. The text in this book is fairly simple and is good for beginner readers.
Eastman, P. D. (1958). Sam and the firefly. New York: Beginner Books.
Eastman, P. D. (1958). Sam and the firefly. New York: Beginner Books.
April 26, 2022
I read this, then took a nap and read it again in case I just wasn't in a good mood the first time. Which I guess is me treating myself like a toddler, the proper age range for this book.
It's definitely very cute, and I love the turquoise/yellow color scheme of the art, but for some reason it just wasn't the five stars I marked it on my last reread. Too much nostalgia the last time? Not enough this time?
Definitely a book I remember enjoying a lot as a kid, and I'll be happy to pass it on to another kid who can love it, too.
It's definitely very cute, and I love the turquoise/yellow color scheme of the art, but for some reason it just wasn't the five stars I marked it on my last reread. Too much nostalgia the last time? Not enough this time?
Definitely a book I remember enjoying a lot as a kid, and I'll be happy to pass it on to another kid who can love it, too.
June 12, 2012
This was one of those books I adored as a child. I read it my kiddos when they were quite young, it must have been lost in the divorce. We haven't read it for a while, but it's a great read, especially for youngsters. Very cute and enjoyable.
September 10, 2020
One of my favorite picture books as a child. I wonder if this work helped inspire my deep love of the night sky, and of all kinds of glowing lights at night?
Don’t think I ever realized that this book and Go Dog Go were written by the same person, either... you learn something new every day.
Don’t think I ever realized that this book and Go Dog Go were written by the same person, either... you learn something new every day.
June 25, 2022
Catherine liked how Gus the Firefly saves the day after he was so naughty. This is a fairly long picture book, so it took her a couple of reading sessions to read it to me. The words were simple enough that she was able to read with some fluency, which meant that her comprehension was high.
January 6, 2014
I loved this book when I was a kid!
June 20, 2019
Not only is Sam and the Firefly a fun, cute and inviting book for children who are learning to read, but it also teaches these children life lessons and hardships. Sam, an owl, is nocturnal – he wakes up when it is nighttime and longs to play with a friend, but he finds everyone to be asleep. He finally comes across a firefly in the night who plays with him and makes Sam very happy with his trick of writing words with his light. This bond of friendship is important for children to learn and understand at a young age so as to make meaningful connections in their lives. After all of the fun Sam and the firefly have with the firefly’s light, the firefly starts to cause chaos with his little trick – he causes accidents and proves to upset some people. Finally, he upsets a man who works at a hotdog stand by driving away all of his customers. This man became so mad that he caught the firefly, put him in a jar, and began to drive away with him. I believe that this scene shows children that actions have consequences, namely ones that do harm to others. This really emphasizes the golden rule to learning children, allowing them to understand empathy. While driving the firefly, the man driving gets stuck on some train tracks with a train approaching. Sam breaks the firefly out of the jar and the firefly commands the train to stop with its light. The train stops and all is well for everyone in the story, as the firefly is forgiven for his bad deeds. This ending of the story allows children to understand that they are capable of good things, even though they may sometimes do bad things. These are all very important concepts for children to grasp, making Sam and the Firefly a great read for kids!
March 7, 2021
Sam and The Firefly is about an Owl named Sam who is awake at night and searching for fun. Soon he meets Gus the firefly and Sam finds out Gus can make shapes with his light. They both play together and make words, but then Gus disappears. Sam then finds Gus making tons of words and causing tricks on people. He caused a car crash and made a movie look like it was free then finally he made the word 'cold' in front of a hot dog stand. The hot dog man was angry and put Gus in a jar then drove off until the car got stuck on train tracks and there was a train coming. Sam flew by and broke the jar so Gus could get the train to stop and he saved the day. From there on Gus did not do anymore bad tricks. I think there are many lessons you can get out of this book for children like your actions come with consequences. If Gus would have stopped when Sam told him too then he would never have been captured. Another thing I enjoyed about this book is that it only rhymed in a few places throughout the story. I also really like they style of illustration because the background is a dark blue and all the details looked like they are sketched in pencil. This also really help the yellow from Gus's light pop out very nicely. I gave this book five stars because I really enjoyed the unique style of illustration used. Additionally, I like how this book shows good friendship qualities like Sam trying to help Gus out of the jar even though Gus kind of deserved to be in it.
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