The Original Art 2020 Nominee One evening at dusk a wind current carries a lone Firefly out over the sea.
Back matter includes science facts about fireflies and bioluminescence, as well as information about Carson\'s life..
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.
Luckily, there are human bystanders who can lend a hand.
Seeking company, the Firefly plunges into the waves.
Glancing down into the water, the insect is mesmerized by the glowing bioluminescence, mistaking it for other fireflies.
The Original Art 2020 Nominee One evening at dusk a wind current carries a lone Firefly out over the sea
