Hello Lighthouse

Locations
Call Number: E BLA, R Caldecott Medal 2019, Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Traverwood Branch, Westgate Branch

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E BLA	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E BLA	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E BLA	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E BLA	4-week checkout	Due 05-25-2024
Downtown Kids Reference 0-week checkout	R Caldecott Medal 2019	0-week checkout	Library Use Only
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	Due 05-15-2024
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	Due 05-09-2024
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	Due 05-02-2024
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	Due 05-13-2024
Pittsfield Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	Due 04-17-2024
Pittsfield Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	Due 04-24-2024
Pittsfield Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Historical / Blackall, Sophie	4-week checkout	Due 05-08-2024

"Explores the life of one lighthouse as it beams its message out to sea through shifting seasons, changeable weather, and the tenure of its final keeper."-- Provided by publisher.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Hello submitted by smr on July 3, 2020, 10:14am Night

One of those beautiful, quiet picture books submitted by FordAlpha on August 22, 2020, 9:42pm This book portrays the story of a lighthouse keeper's tenure across several years, before the lighthouse becomes automated and no longer needs a keeper. Lovely illustrations depict his usually quiet routine, punctuated by occasional bursts of urgent action. The keeper's wife arrives, and they later welcome a child. It's all very serene and contemplative and beautiful, and unfortunately, that kind of picture book just doesn't hold my kids' attention.

A lovely book with many jumping off points for further learning submitted by ERGeeting on June 12, 2021, 2:10pm I read this book to my children as part of our homeschool. We did a unit study with the book and learned about the history of lighthouses, their locations, and how modern lighthouses have changed. We even ate a traditional "pork & beans" dinner. It's a lovely book with interesting illustrations. My children asked a lot of questions the more we read the book which was perfect!

The Magic of Lighthouse Living submitted by sarah fishburn on June 24, 2021, 11:44am I'll start by saying I AM one of Sophie Blackall's greatest fans! I've been reading this to some of my grandkids over FaceTime this past year or so. They have so many questions for the author/illustrator, for example once the lighthouse keeper and his family moved, do computers control the lights?; I only wish we could have a Zoom meeting with her to discuss some of the many topics they raised. As to the specifics of the book itself, the relatively tall thin format is just right for the subject. There's a foldout page! Each illustration is filled with the sorts of details children love to ponder. The kids of all ages also really appreciated the drama of a shipwreck, a serious illness, a birth, not being glossed over, but particularly as they are each resolved securely. Cannot recommend this book more highly.

Beautiful Book submitted by monikioo on June 9, 2023, 8:22pm This was a beautiful book, almost melancholy. We probably loved it more than my kids.

Love this book submitted by sarajowaycee on July 18, 2023, 12:08pm I really enjoy Sophie Blackall’s illustration style. It feels just right for a lighthouse and the illustrations reminds me of Newfoundland! It’s a book that takes me on a wonderful journey