Look, is that a firefly?
Have you seen those signs of a passionate life? A summer adventure in search of light, nature, shared by a father and son.
On clear summer nights, fireflies emerge. A child and his father went out into the wild to search for them. Entering the woods, he gradually discovered that it wasn't just fireflies that glowed at night. They saw dewdrops on leaf tips reflecting moonlight, the yellow-green glow of wildcat eyes, glowing mushrooms on rotting tree roots, and even the twinkling of stars.
These lights captivated the child's curiosity, leading him to the world of fireflies. Fireflies are a symbol of life, flickering in the lightless summer nights, chasing each other, their vibrant energy signaling a life lived in all its glory.
This book was written by Xinhua Fu, the first professor at Huazhong Agricultural University and the first in mainland China to hold a PhD in firefly research.
English translation available
Xinhua Fu is a professor of the College of Plant Science and Technology at Huazhong Agricultural University, and the first doctoral student in mainland China to conduct firefly research. Since 2000, he has dedicated himself to the study of fireflies, discovering and naming several unique firefly species in China.Lijiao Che is a picture book writer who graduated from the Printmaking Department of the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts. She has published many picture books, including The Ripe Persimmons which won the Oriental Babies & Kids Original Picture Book Award, and The Little Snail Looking for Delicious Food.
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Text: Xinhua Fu
Illustration: Lijiao Che
Published by Oriental Babies & Kids, 2025
40 Pages
All Rights Available
English translation available



