Deep in the woods, where the tall reeds whisper, lies a quiet little lake. On this soft summer night, a big round moon floated above the water, and the whole world waited, hushed and still. The fireflies were not awake yet.
PatienceAges 4-73 min read
Waiting for the Fireflies
Deep in the woods, by a quiet moonlit lake, it is the very night the fireflies wake — and little Sorrel the rabbit has waited all day long. He cannot wait one moment more. Come out, fireflies! he shouts at the dark water; he splashes and shakes the reeds, trying to hurry them out. But the harder he pushes, the more the tiny sparks blink in fright and slip away, until the lakeside is darker than ever. How do you call a firefly? The rest is waiting on MoonNest.
Down the mossy path hopped little Sorrel, with his mama close behind. Tonight was the night the fireflies woke — and Sorrel had been waiting all day long. I want to see them NOW! he said, bouncing on his toes.
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