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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002
The Storm
Two solitary souls find unexpected family by the sea's embrace.
80 pages· 5,408 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,293 ratings
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Books About Lighthouses · 36 titles considered
The Best Lighthouses Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about lighthouses? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Lighthouses
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018
Off & Away
Jo must conquer her fear of the sea to deliver mail and discover new adventures.
40 pages· 463 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 515 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Hello Lighthouse
A lighthouse keeper and his wife live on a tiny island at the edge of the world.
44 pages· 650 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 7,857 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019
Caspian Finds a Friend
By Jacqueline Véissid, Merrilees Brown (Illustrator)
A lonely boy in a lighthouse seeks friendship beyond wishes.
36 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 154 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010
Moominpappa at Sea
A family leaves their valley for a lighthouse, uncovering mysteries and self-discovery.
240 pages· 46,531 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 12,585 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020
The Puffin Keeper
By Michael Morpurgo, Benji Davies (Illustrator)
A lighthouse keeper's rescue sparks a lifelong bond tested by war.
112 pages· 6,850 words· Est. 58 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,170 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1996
The Whale
A lighthouse family races to reunite a lost baby whale with its mother.
64 pages· 4,079 words· Est. 46 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 658 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2005
The Turtle
In a foggy mystery, a lighthouse family hears a voice from the cliffs. Who awaits them below?
48 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 446 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–+ · 2002
The Sea Chest
A storm delivers a mysterious sea chest, altering a lonely island girl's life forever.
32 pages· 1,070 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 280 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2004
The Eagle
Two mice venture into a mysterious forest, uncovering secrets and new friendships.
64 pages· 2,895 words· Est. 33 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 512 ratings
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Lighthouses Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about lighthouses for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Lighthouse Christmas
Ages 5–8 · 2011
A stormy Christmas Eve tests a family's bond and belief in Santa's magic.
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The Sea Lion
Ages 6–10 · 2017
A lighthouse family finds a baby sea lion in their kitchen. What happens next?
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Ghost Cat
Ages 4–7 · 2017
A ghost cat aids a lighthouse keeper during a fierce storm.
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The Lighthouse Cat
Ages 4–8 · 2004
A lighthouse keeper and his cat face a stormy night mystery with unexpected lights guiding a lost boat to safety.
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Gracie the Lighthouse Cat
Ages 4–7 · 2010
A stormy night, a missing kitten, a daring rescue.
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One Lighthouse, One Moon
Ages 4–8 · 2000
Explore time, seasons, colors, and numbers in a playful journey through three enchanting tales.
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Stanley's Boat
Ages 3–7 · 2023
Join Stanley at the boatyard for a day of tugboat adventures.
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The Abandoned Lighthouse
Ages 4–8 · 2011
A bear, a boy, and a dog embark on a whimsical boat adventure.
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Keeper of the Light
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A lightkeeper battles relentless fog and disaster to keep the beacon shining after a devastating earthquake.
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$1999
Lighthouse and the Little Boat
Ages 4–8 · 2024
A lighthouse must protect a young boat from a storm's fury. Can love guide her home?
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Kittybunkport
Ages 3–7 · 2025
Two cats face a haunted lighthouse mystery. Can they save their town?
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Lighthouses Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about lighthouses for developing and independent readers.
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Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
Ages 7–10 · 1985
A storm traps Abbie alone, tasked with keeping the lighthouse lit.
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The Curse on Spectacle Key
Ages 8–12 · 2022
A boy must lift a curse on his haunted island, risking his first true friendship.
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The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island
Ages 9–12 · 2016
The Fletchers face unexpected changes on Rock Island. Can they adapt?
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Saved at Sea
1887
A young boy living in a lighthouse with his grandfather becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding a shipwreck and a young girl who is the only survivor.
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$599
Gifts from the Sea
Ages 8–12 · 2003
A storm brings a mysterious baby to a lighthouse family, but a stranger's arrival threatens their newfound bond.
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$799
The Lighthouse Mystery
Ages 7–10 · 1962
Four siblings spend the summer in a lighthouse and become entangled in a mystery involving a reclusive boy and his experiments with seaweed and plankton.
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$350
The Secret Three
Ages 5–8 · 1963
A coded message in a bottle sparks a mysterious adventure.
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$1489
Secret Three: An I Can Read Book
Ages 5–8
Three boys form a secret club using coded messages in bottles and meet on an island to explore, camp, and share adventures.
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$1899
The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry
Ages 8–12 · 2024
An orphan seeks a legendary treasure on stormy Lake Superior, racing against time and rivals.
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The Light at Tern Rock
Ages 7–10 · 1951
Will Ronnie be stuck in a lighthouse for Christmas?
Graphic Nov.
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Candle Point
Ages 6–8 · 2023
A girl risks everything to save a lost creature, triggering chaos in a storm-battered village.
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$948
The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas
2002
Stranded in a lighthouse on Christmas Eve, will it be the worst holiday ever without food or gifts?
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