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Hello Lighthouse

By Sophie Blackall
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Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall is a beautifully illustrated children's book that tells the story of life in a lighthouse. It explores the day-to-day activities, challenges, and changes experienced by a lighthouse keeper as the seasons shift. Through captivating images and simple prose, it celebrates the isolation and unique beauty of this maritime life.
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You might enjoy this beautifully illustrated children's book if you're fascinated by the life of a lighthouse keeper and the wonders of the sea. It vividly captures the isolation, dedication, and adventure of living in a lighthouse, making it a charming read for those with an interest in maritime stories and historical settings.

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A beautiful picture book about hope, change and the passing of time. Winner of the Caldecott Medal 2019.

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A beautiful picture book about hope, change and the passing of time. Winner of the Caldecott Medal 2019.

On the highest rock of a tiny island at the edge of the world stands a lighthouse. From dusk to dawn, the lighthouse beams, sending its light out to sea, guiding the ships on their way. As the seasons pass and the waves rise and fall, outside, the wind blows; inside, the lighthouse keeper writes, and the rhythms of his life unfold. But change is on the horizon...

With beautiful illustrations from Sophie Blackall - the artist behind New York Times bestseller, FINDING WINNIE.

"I will be surprised if a more exquisite picture book is published this year" - New York Times

"A jewel of a creation" - Publishers Weekly

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Sophie Blackall's book is praised for its exquisite illustrations and unique artistic synthesis, mixing influences from American folk art to Japanese seascapes. Her delicate painting style graces the story of a lighthouse keeper's life, capturing the essence of a bygone era, making this work a treasured creation for dreamers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408357392

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 314.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 48

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Sophie Blackall is the illustrator of many picture books, included Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear - winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal. She lives with her family in New York, but keeps an eye on lighthouses for sale, just in case.

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