A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 TOP 10 INDIES BESTSELLER From two of the UK's best-known
book makers Robert Macfarlane and Luke Adam Hawker comes a stunning picture book to ignite
wonder in readers everywhere. In the darkness of December Through the winter's deepest
snowing When the world is steep in camber And all hope is downwards-flowing -
Then's the time to seek what's glowing... Written in lyrical verse this story follows one
light-seeking child who discovers a meadow illuminated by fireflies: "fallen constellations"
that dance like stars among the summer grasses setting fears to flight. Enchanting to read
aloud and exquisite to hold in the hand each scene is rendered in spellbinding detail showing
the power of hope in a world steeped in darkness. The first in an upcoming trilogy Firefly
is sure to appeal to all ages -An uplifting and lyrical story of light hope and wonder -With
words from beloved and bestselling author Robert Macfarlane creator of The Lost Words and The
Lost Spells -Stunning artwork created from original etchings by Luke Adam Hawker whose debut
book Together was a Sunday Times bestseller -Spectacular gift book cloth bound with a copper
foiled cover -This accessible story is perfect for children and adults ages 4 and above
Praise for Firefly "Hawker's densely textured images blaze even in black and white as
Macfarlane's stirring verse guides the reader on a metaphorical journey through winter darkness
to a dream field illuminated by fireflies and onwards through supernovae in a blinding
resurgence of light and hope" -The Guardian "Astonishingly beautiful . . . A lyrical
life-affirming gem to treasure" - Countryfile "Stunning" -A Waterstones best picture book of
the year 2025 "A quiet glowing tale: - the i Paper "Dreamy awe-inspiring and truly
inventive" - The Bookseller "A glowing and magical poetic celebration of hope" - Kirkus "
Captivating . . . A kind of charm to will away spirit-darkening forces" - Publishers Weekly
"Readers of all ages will be inspired to persevere through the winters of their lives when
light is scarce but worth fighting for" - Foreword Reviews (Starred review)
