Nathan is a young child who is staying with his grandparents. Like most children, Nathan is curious about his fathers childhood in the house where he now stands. He soon learns that they are alike in very many ways and that his fathers favorite thing at his age was fireflies. Nathan, Nana, and Poppy then set out on an adventure to catch fireflies later that night. With this being Nathan's first firefly adventure, he is very excited and eager to start catching. Finally it is time for the three of them to start catching and Nathan is just as excited and eager to look at these new creatures. After a night of firefly catching, Nana and Poppy settle a very happy Nathan into bed. He even tells them, "You can let them out when I'm asleep" just like his father did.

Through this book we see Nathan's resemblance to his father grow and grow. We first see them state that they were the same age, then learn that they were both excited and a tad impatient, and finally learn that they both had a big heart because they wanted them set free. We get to see Nathan be this carefree child who just wanted to catch fireflies and be with his grandparents. This book reminds me entirely of my childhood and I really enjoyed it. ( )

very pretty pictures of fireflies.
the fireflies don't die in the jar right?
used to see fireflies in london ont. ( )

This book is motivational and family based. Nathan is six years old and goes to stay with his grandparents and he learns to catch fire flies with them like his father once loved to do. ( )