The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge: Restored Edition

by Hildegarde H. Swift, Lynd Ward (Illustrator)

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!

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152045715
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/01/2002
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 8.25(h) x 1.12(d)
Lexile:	530L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

HILDEGARDE HOYT SWIFT (1890-1977) wrote several books for children. Best known for The Railroad to Freedom, which was cited for a Newbery Honor in 1933, M. 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. <br>LYND WARD (1905-1985) illustrated more than two hundred books for children and adults throughout his prolific career. Winner of the Caldecott Medal in 1952 for his watercolors in The Biggest Bear, Mr. Ward was also famous for his wood engravings which can be seen in museum collections throughout the United States and abroad.<br>

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.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the original hardcover edition:
"Told in the age-old rhythmic style of folklore, this story of modern times is unusually successful."--Saturday Review
"Magnificent drawings . . . drawn with real understanding of childhood."--The New York Times
"[A] well-loved story."--Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

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.

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