Hello Lighthouse
Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall is a beautifully illustrated picture book published by Hachette Children’s Group in 2019. This 48-page work explores themes of hope, change, and the passage of time through the story of a lighthouse standing on a tiny island. As the lighthouse beams its light to guide ships, the narrative unfolds the life of the lighthouse keeper, detailing his daily rhythms against the backdrop of changing seasons and the natural elements.
Readers will find a rich depiction of life at the lighthouse, highlighting the interplay between the keeper’s routine and the surrounding environment. The book touches on various subjects, including family dynamics and the historical significance of lighthouses in the United States. With its engaging illustrations and thoughtful storytelling, Hello Lighthouse invites readers to reflect on the beauty of change and the enduring nature of hope.
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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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