This is a perfect picture book. The text is a lyrical verse that flows with the art - from its cadence and rhythm to its placement and position on each spread. The back matter is incredibly informative, offering educators, librarians, caregivers, and parents so many opportunities to take this picture book to higher levels with younger and older readers. The fact that it was inspired by the writings of Rachel Carson brings this picture book to a whole other level - so cool. It's a picture book filled with history and science; and can serve as a great mentor text in classrooms studying writing - from elementary to graduate school levels. And who doesn't love fireflies

　　One evening at dusk a wind current carries a lone firefly out over the sea. Glancing down into the water, the insect is mesmerized by the glowing bioluminescence, mistaking it for other fireflies. Seeking company, the firefly plunges into the waves. Luckily, there are human bystanders who can lend a hand. Based on an event witnessed by nature writer and ecologist Rachel Carson (The Sea Around Us and Silent Spring) where a firefly attempts to join its "family" in the ocean, this lyrical story written in verse perfectly illustrates the wonder and delight the natural world offers those who pay close enough attention. Back matter includes science facts about fireflies and bioluminescence, as well as information about Carson's life.