Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) - by Sophie Blackall (Hardcover)

About the Book

Caldecott Medalist Blackall ("Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear") invites readers to step back in time and through the door of an iconic lighthouse into its cozy dollhouse-like interior in this lavish new picture book. Full color.

Book Synopsis

A beloved picture book from two-time Caldecott Medal award-winner Sophie Blackall that transports readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor!

Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and his family unfolds as the keeper boils water for tea, lights the lamp's wick, and writes every detail in his logbook.

Step back in time and through the door of this iconic lighthouse into a cozy dollhouse-like interior with the extraordinary award-winning artist Sophie Blackall.

Review Quotes

* "A delightful bedtime read perfect for one on one sharing."--School Library Journal, starred review

* "A fascinating, splendidly executed peek into both the mundane and the dramatic aspects of lighthouse life."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Blackall's charmingly old-fashioned art style is beautifully matched to this nostalgia-rich story, which imbues an antiquated place with warmth and wonder."--Booklist, starred review

* "It's a jewel of a creation and a gift to those who dream of retreat."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

*"A perfect melding of beautiful art with soulful, imaginative writing, this lovely story, penned by Colebourn's great-great granddaughter, is ideal for sharing aloud or poring over individually."--School Library Journal (Starred Review)

*"Little ones who love Milne's classic stories will be enchanted by this heartening account of the bear's real-life origins."--Booklist (Starred Review)

*"The book strikes a lovely, understated tone of wonder and family pride...[Sophie Blackall] proves that she's equally imaginative at chronicling straight-on reality too."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

*"The sum total is as captivating as it is informative, transforming a personal family story into something universally resonant."--Horn Book (Starred Review)

"Blackall's accomplished illustrations are a mix of homey detail and spectacular scenery."--Horn Book

"Blackall's soft yet precise line and watercolor illustrations provide inviting details."--BCCB

"Gorgeously illustrated...[a] delightful telling."--New York Times Book Review

"I will be surprised if a more exquisite picture book will be published this year...Children will be fascinated..."--New York Times Book Review

Praise and accolades for Hello Lighthouse: An IndieBound BestsellerAn Amazon Best Book of the Year So Far

Praise for Finding Winnie: A #1 New York Times bestseller and Winner of the 2016 Caldecott MedalA New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year

About the Author

Sophie Blackall is the bestselling and Caldecott medal-winning artist behind Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear. Her work has appeared in the bestselling Ivy and Bean series, many award-winning picture books, a global pro-vaccination campaign, and on a renowned NYC subway poster. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.