Hello Lighthouse

By Sophie Blackall

A lighthouse keeper and his wife live on a tiny island at the edge of the world.

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.4/5 Goodreads · 7,870 ratings

44 pages· 650 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Step into the tranquil world of a lighthouse keeper, where the sea's rhythm dictates life. As fog rolls in and icebergs drift by, the keeper tends to his duties, boiling tea and lighting the lamp. Inside, a cozy, dollhouse-like interior reveals the intimate details of his family's daily life. What stories does the logbook hold, and how does the sea shape their existence? Discover the timeless beauty and quiet challenges of life by the sea.

From the publisher

A lavish new picture book from Caldecott-winner Sophie Blackall that will transport readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor! Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and his family unfolds as the keeper boils water for tea, lights the lamp’s wick, and writes every detail in his logbook. Step back in time and through the door of this iconic lighthouse into a cozy dollhouse-like interior with the extraordinary award-winning artist Sophie Blackall.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (2019)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 44
Words: 650
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD510L

Themes & topics

Books about lighthouses Books about the ocean Books about parents Books about siblings Books about art

What readers & critics say

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5.5

“The illustrations in this lighthouse book are phenomenal. They amplify the story of a man who runs a lighthouse, his family, job, and life. Then one day, the coastguard comes and installs a machine and lightbulb, and the lighthouse keeper leaves with his family. This book has some fun details about lighthouses, too.”

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