Synopses & Reviews
Lighthouses have guided sailors, adventurers, and dreamers throughout the world for centuries. This classic story of the proud little lighthouse that stands on the Manhattan bank of the Hudson River, beneath the George Washington Bridge, is paired for the first time with a beaming night-light, sure to make any room a safe and welcoming harbor. Both charming and timeless, this handsome set will be a bright addition to any home.
Review
Priase 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
Synopsis
This classic story of a proud little lighthouse is packaged with a charming night-light, sure to make any room a safe and welcoming harbor. Full color.
Synopsis
For the sixtieth anniversary of this classic story, the proud little lighthouse and the big bridge make their debut in the Lullaby Lights gift series with a charming glass night-light featuring the beaming lighthouse
About the Author
Hildegarde Hoyt Swift (1890-1977) wrote several books for children. Best known for
The Railroad to Freedom, which received a Newbery Honor in 1933, 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 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.