The Lantern Under the Steps

Nori is ready to help when Luma, a shy firefly, cannot find her curled-leaf home. But at the garden path, two branches look the same, and the familiar way is hidden beneath fallen leaves. Nori raises a lantern to see more. Luma listens for a sound she remembers.

As they search beneath leaf roofs, Nori and Luma must notice the small clues that could lead them home. When bright light makes the clues harder to see, can Nori find a gentler way to look? Their quiet journey turns a simple walk into a careful search where patience and listening matter.

With a helpful mouse, a thoughtful firefly, and soft, sensory details, The Lantern Under the Steps offers a cozy story to share with early readers. Follow Nori and Luma as they pause, listen, and look closely together.