Lily Leads the Way
Lily Leads the Way
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Lily Leads the Way

Written by Margi Preus & illustrated by Matt Myers
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4 - 8
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32
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May 17, 2022
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A little sailboat has a big burst of determination when a fleet of tall ships needs assistance. Lily the sailboat is small but sturdy, in a harbor full of enormous cargo ships, speedy fishing vessels, and bossy tugboats that all have somewhere to go. And something to say–mostly, “Out of my way, Lily!” But Lily has somewhere to go, too. Out on the lake, the tall ships are coming! To pass from the harbor to the lake, Lily must blow her horn and ask the lift bridge to rise–“Meee-me?”–but the big vessels’ blasts are so much louder as they crowd her out and rock her with waves. Finally, Lily slips under just before the bridge goes down, her sails fluttering with excitement as she spies the majestic barquentine, schooner, and other grand old ships heading toward the now-lowered bridge. Silently! How will the bridge know to rise? Can Lily save the day? This tale of plucky persistence, illustrated with the splash and sparkle of a summer day on the water, is sure to empower any child to take charge when the time is right. A note from the author, a Newbery Honoree, offers more facts about bridges and boats for curious readers.

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boatsperseverancetransportationself-esteemsocial themesself-esteem and self-reliancefirst conceptssize and shapeboats, ships and underwater vehiclessailing

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781536214031
    Publication Date
    May 17, 2022
    Publisher
    Candlewick Press (MA)
    Page Count
    32
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years

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