![]() Cynthia Rylant’s The Storm published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 79 pages review”Pandora the cat becomes a lighthouse keeper and saves the life of Seabold the dog, and together the two of them create a family with three young mice rescued from the sea.” Ages 4-8.Putnam 32 pages review “In this cumulative rhyme, lighthouses from around the United States are observed by one sailor, two pilots, three gulls, and more.” Ages 4-8. Ann Fearrington’s counting book Who Sees the Lighthouse? published by G.P.Munsch’s Lighthouse: A Story of Remembrance published by Cartwheel 32 pages review “After her grandfather’s funeral, Sarah wakes her father in the middle of the night so they can go to the lighthouse her grandfather loved and remember other night-time visits there.” Ages 4-8. Sue Stainton’s The Lighthouse Catpublished by HarperCollins Publishers review “When a fishing boat is caught in a storm, a lighthouse cat named Little Mackerel gathers other cats to try to help out.” ages 4-7.Peter and Connie Roop’s Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie published by Lerner Publishing Group 56 pages review “In the winter of 1856, a storm delays the lighthouse keeper’s return to an island off the coast of Maine, and his daughter Abbie must keep the lights burning by herself.” Ages 4-8.Deborah Hopkinson’s Birdie’s Lighthouse published by Aladdin Paperbacks 32 pages review “The diary of a ten-year-old girl who moves with her family in 1855 from a town on the Maine coast to rugged Turtle Island where her father is to be the lighthouse keeper.” Ages 4-8.Ronda and David Armitage’s picture book The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch published by Scholastic Press 32 pages.Gail Gibbons’ Beacons of Light Lighthousespublished by William Morrow & Co Library 32 pages review “A survey of lighthouses and how they work in simple text and pictures.” Ages Baby-Preschool.Arielle North Olson’s Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughterpublished by Mystic Seaport 32 pages review “While Father is away for weeks, Miranda has to keep the lamps burning in the lighthouse.” Ages 4-8.Ronda and David Armitage’s picture book The Lighthouse Keeper’s Christmas published by Scholastic Press 36 pages.Mr Grinling and his great-nephew, George, find themselves stranded in the lighthouse on a stormy Christmas night. Luckily Mrs Grinling has an ingenious plan to get back in. Not only is Hamish the cat trapped inside, he also needs to switch on the light to warn the ships that they're near the rocks on the coast. When Mr Grinling locks himself out of the lighthouse, he tries everything to get back inside. But when he over-indulges at the village picnic, he finds himself in a pickle and suddenly wishes he hadn't eaten quite so much. Mrs Grinling is the best cook in the world and Mr Grinling likes nothing better than to taste her delicious treats. But whn the Grinlings take to the high seas, they get more swashbuckling than they bargained for! Mr and Mrs Grinling are throwing a fancy-dress party to celebrate the lighthouse's 200th birthday and everyone is invited. But one morning a stroll along the beach inspires Mr Grinling to take up a most unlikely pastime! When Mr Grinling decides he needs a hobby, he tries everything from baking to bird-watching. Soon, though, Hamish realises there's no place like home. So Hamish sets off to find someone who will appreciate him better. With the lighthouse inspector due any day now, Mr and Mrs Grinling decide to put Hamish on a diet until he catches the mice. Hamish, the lighthouse keeper's cat, has been neglecting his duties and the mice are running wild all over the lighthouse. It's not long before the lighthouse inspectors pay him a visit and they are not happy at all. Mr Grinling loves a jolly good snooze, but he keeps on waking up too late to switch on the lighthouse light. Will Mrs Grinling think of a way to stop the greedy seagulls from stealing the lighthouse keeper's lunch This special paperback edition has been created to mark the 30th anniversary of the modern classic, beloved by children everywhere. But Mr Grinling isn't the only one who enjoys the tasty food. ![]() ![]() At lunchtime he tucks into a delicious and well-deserved lunch, prepared by his wife. Lighthouse Keepers Lunch 8 Books Children Set Paperback By Ronda & DavidArmitageĮvery day, Mr Grinling the lighthouse keeper cleans and polishes his light to make sure it shines brightly at night. ![]()
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