Hello Lighthouse Perfect Picture Book Friday

The poignant story of a lighthouse and its keeper.

text and illustrations copyright Sophie Blackall, 2018, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to live in a lighthouse? This award-winning picture book transports readers back in time, to a day when people were responsible for keeping lighthouses lit. Through rain or fog, snow or sunshine, a lighthouse must operate in order to keep boats safe. Young learners will love following the adventures of a light keeper and his family, as they navigate weather and the circumstances of life, and still manage to keep the lighthouse functioning. 

Each beautiful page of this gorgeous picture book invites readers to discover a simpler time, and maybe even consider the impact of burgeoning technology.  With captivating illustrations and lyrical language, this book would make a beautiful addition to any library--home, school, or otherwise. 

Title: HELLO LIGHTHOUSE

Author and Illustrator:  Sophie Blackall

Publisher:  Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2018

Age:  4-8

Themes:  Resourcefulness, Determination, Nature, Ocean

Here are a few activities that align with the themes of this book:

• Using plastic cups, create a lighthouse and decorate it. See this website for detailed instructions.
• Think about what it might be like to live in a lighthouse. Write a story or poem about what you might experience.
• Conversation starters:  "Would you like to live in a lighthouse? Why or why not?" "If you lived In a lighthouse, what things might you have to live without? What would you miss most?" "Of all the places you have lived, what has been your favorite? Why?"

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