by Katie Frawley
Illustrated by Ben Mantle
Quill Tree Books
an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers
2024
32 pages
ISBN: 97800631114234
Lighthouse stands at the harbor: tall, strong and powerful, watching over everything in her harbor and guiding everyone to safety. When a little boat named Brightness visits, Lighthouse protects her. Brightness is happy to hang close to the harbor, but after a bit, she gets braver and wonders what is beyond the safety of her harbor.
As the weather changes, suddenly Brightness is missing from the harbor. Lighthouse is lonely and sad. She continues to shine brightly with the hope that Brightness will see her beacon and find her home safely. Brightness makes it back and thanks Lighthouse for saving her, but Lighthouse tells her she merely lit the way. Brightness did the hard work.
Beautifully written with illustrations that any young reader will connect with. Lighthouse and the Little Boat is destined to be an award winner this year and an instant classic.
Ages 4 and up.
