Book Series · 8 Books

Lighthouse Family Books

In order from The Storm to The Bear.

The Lighthouse Family series is a set of 8 chapter books by Cynthia Rylant, published between 1996 and 2019. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 65 pages.

The Storm
The Whale
The Eagle
The Turtle
The Octopus
About the series

What's Lighthouse Family About?

Eight cozy seaside chapter books follow the animal family who lives in and cares for a lighthouse.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Storm
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$1697
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002

The Storm

By Cynthia Rylant, Preston Mcdaniels (Illustrator)

Two solitary souls find unexpected family by the sea's embrace.

80 pages· 5,408 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Hardcover
In reading order

Lighthouse Family Series

8 books · Published 1996–2019

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1697

The Storm

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002

Two solitary souls find unexpected family by the sea's embrace.

#2

The Whale

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1996

A lighthouse family races to reunite a lost baby whale with its mother.

#3

The Eagle

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2004

Two mice venture into a mysterious forest, uncovering secrets and new friendships.

#4

The Turtle

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2005

In a foggy mystery, a lighthouse family hears a voice from the cliffs. Who awaits them below?

#5

The Octopus

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2005

An octopus explores the shore with a lighthouse family during a rare low tide.

#6
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$574

The Otter

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2014

A lighthouse family races to save an otter trapped in a net.

#7

The Sea Lion

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

A lighthouse family finds a baby sea lion in their kitchen. What happens next?

#8

The Bear

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

A lighthouse family discovers a bear waking from hibernation. What happens next?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Lighthouse Family series?

There are 8 books in the Lighthouse Family series. It began with The Storm in 2002, and the newest book, The Bear, was published in 2019.

What order should you read the Lighthouse Family books in?

Start with The Storm and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.

What ages are the Lighthouse Family books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Lighthouse Family to life.

01

Cynthia Rylant

Author
02

Preston Mcdaniels

Illustrator

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