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The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge

by Hildegarde H. Swift, Lynd Ward
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Overview

On the Manhattan bank of the Hudson River, a small lighthouse—made of steel and painted bright red—proudly protects boats with his faithful beam. One day a great expanse of gray steel, which also shines a bright light into the fog and darkness, is built over it. The little red lighthouse feels insignificant and useless in comparison but soon learns that . . . small can be mighty!

A portion of the sales from this book will be donated to the Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse education and outreach programs.

A little lighthouse on the Hudson River regains its pride when it finds out that it is still useful and has an important job to do.

Synopsis

The sixtieth anniversary edition of the classic story of a very, very proud lighthouse and its big brother, the George Washington Bridge

Publishers Weekly

In this well-loved story, newly printed with redone plates, a small red beacon, after being overshadowed by the George Washington Bridge, once again makes the Hudson River safe for boats trying to navigate its waters. Ages 3-7. (Apr.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

About the Author, Hildegarde H. Swift

HILDEGARDE H. SWIFT (1890-1977) wrote several books for children. Best known for The Railroad to Freedom, which was cited for a Newbery Honor, Ms. Swift spent her life recording the lives of heroic Americans. The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge is her most popular picture book.

LYND WARD (1905-1985) illustrated more than two hundred books for children and adults throughout his prolific career. Winner of the Caldecott Medal for his watercolors in The Biggest Bear, Mr. Ward was also famous for his wood engravings, which are featured in museum collections throughout the United States and abroad.

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Editorials

Publishers Weekly

In this well-loved story, newly printed with redone plates, a small red beacon, after being overshadowed by the George Washington Bridge, once again makes the Hudson River safe for boats trying to navigate its waters. Ages 3-7. (Apr.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Book Details

Published
August 1, 2002
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages
64
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780152045715

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