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Lily Leads the Way
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A little sailboat has a big burst of determination when a fleet of tall ships needs assistance.
Lily Leads the Way follows Lily the sailboat, small but sturdy, navigating a harbour brimming with enormous cargo ships, speedy fishing vessels, and bossy tugboats—all with somewhere important to be. Despite their gruff demands of "Out of my way, Lily!", she too has her destination. The tall ships are coming to the lake!
To pass from the harbour to the lake, Lily needs to blow her horn and request the lift bridge to rise—"Meee-me?" But the big vessels’ blasts are overwhelmingly louder, pushing her aside and rocking her with waves. Yet, determinedly, Lily slips under just before the bridge lowers, her sails fluttering with excitement at the sight of the majestic barquentine, schooner, and other grand old ships approaching the now-lowered bridge. Silently, how will the bridge know to rise? Can Lily save the day?
This tale of plucky persistence is illustrated with the splash and sparkle of a summer day on the water, sure to empower any child to take charge when the time is right. Included is a note from the author, a Newbery Honoree, providing additional facts about bridges and boats for curious readers.
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Lily Leads the Way by Margi Preus receives praise for its engaging narrative and stunning illustrations. The story is described as an underdog tale with anthropomorphic illustrations and a vibrant portrayal of marine landscapes. It highlights themes of using one's voice no matter how small and is noted for its exciting yet gentle presentation suitable for young readers. The book is appreciated for its educational content and its appeal in both visual and narrative forms, making it a lively and inspiring read for children.
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ISBN: 9781536214031
Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 May 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Matt Myers
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 281.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 448g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Margi Preus, a New York Times best-selling author, wrote the Newbery Honor Book Heart of a Samurai and other novels, including the Enchantment Lake mystery series, The Littlest Voyageur, and Village of Scoundrels. Her picture books include Storm’s Coming!, illustrated by David Geister; Celebritrees: Historic and Famous Trees of the World, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon; and The Legend of the Lady Slipper, cowritten with Lise Lunge-Larsen and illustrated by Andrea Arroyo. Margi Preus lives near Lake Superior in Minnesota, not far from the bridge that inspired Lily Leads the Way.
Matt Myers is the illustrator of the Infamous Ratsos chapter book series as well as the picture books E-I-E-I-O: How Old MacDonald Got His Farm (with a Little Help from a Hen) by Judy Sierra and Pirate’s Perfect Pet by Beth Ferry. Matt Myers lives in North Carolina.
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