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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993
Peppe the Lamplighter
By Elisa Bartone, Ted Lewin (Illustrator)
A boy's lamplighter job defies his father's dreams but becomes crucial one fateful night.
32 pages· 1,186 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 1,885 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: In turn-of-the-century New York, young Peppe takes a job as a lamplighter to support his struggling immigrant family. His father disapproves, questioning if this was the American dream. But when Peppe's nightly task unexpectedly saves his little sister, the job's true value is revealed. Can Peppe earn his father's respect and illuminate more than just the streets of Little Italy? Discover how a simple job becomes a beacon of hope and family unity in this touching tale of resilience and redemption.
