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The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge: Restored Edition Hardcover – Picture Book, August 1, 2002

by Hildegarde H. Swift (Author), Lynd Ward (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 607 ratings
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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.
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    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    530L
  6. Dimensions
    6.75 x 1.12 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    August 1, 2002
  9. ISBN-10
    0152045716
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0152045715
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"There is just enough humanizing in the pictures--the intimation of a face on the tower, fog forming a grasping hand--to maintain the human spirit of the story and lead to its message: 'Each to his own place, little brother.' " --New York Herald Tribune

"Such a picture-story book as Mrs. Swift and Mr. Ward have made between them will not only be deeply enjoyed by boys and girls ... but will help to cultivate in them the seeing eye, and make them sensitive to the beauty which they can so easily find around them." --The New York Times
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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; First Edition (August 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0152045716
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0152045715
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 1.12 x 8.25 inches
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For years this was always one of my favorite stories. Just bought the book and last week went to NYC to see the lighthouse in person. A true pleasure to read and if you get a chance, a real experience to see.
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Robin
5.0 out of 5 stars A family favorite
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
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When my grandaughter was born This was one of the first books I got for her. I read it as a child and then read it to my younger siblings. When my own children were little I read it to them. We have all gone to see the little red lighthouse in person. It is a wonderful story about a different time that spans til today
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Classic
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
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For years this was always one of my favorite stories. Just bought the book and last week went to NYC to see the lighthouse in person. A true pleasure to read and if you get a chance, a real experience to see.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Classic
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
For years this was always one of my favorite stories. Just bought the book and last week went to NYC to see the lighthouse in person. A true pleasure to read and if you get a chance, a real experience to see.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is based on a true story
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
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I purchased this book as a gift for my 8 yr old granddaughter. This version of the book uses the original watercolors done by Lynd Ward in 1942. It’s a beautiful story the author created when she saw the George Washington Bridge under construction. The bridge opened in 1932. I recommend this book to anyone interested in a great story for children.
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Nakita
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023
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If you aren’t sure if you should buy this or not, just do it. It’s a classic. I could just borrow at the library but this one is too good not to have around all the time. My 2 year old and four year old love it.
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Kurt
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood favorite!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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This was one of our favorite books to read to our children. Purchased it to read to the grandchildren. It’s part of New York State history, so great for homeschooling!
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harris
5.0 out of 5 stars Little red lighthouse book
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023
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A fun book for children.
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Daniel P. McElroy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book. Go see the real thing!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
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They just repainted and refurbished the real Little Red lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge (GWB)! It's a beautiful piece of history and a beautifully illustrated book.
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cctyger
4.0 out of 5 stars Good children's book about the importance of everyone
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2019
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I only gave this book four stars because it is a little old fashioned with the illustrations and the amount of text, but it is a good, solid children's book. The general meaning is that everyone has a place and can be important when the time comes.
It's a little long and wordy to read to a very young child, but it would be very appropriate for older children and those who have just started to read. It has a great message.
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Sheila
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2021
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I bought this book for my mum. She loves it and it reminds her of her trips to New York.

Brilliant!
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Damien Searle
5.0 out of 5 stars Item received exactrly as requested.
Reviewed in Australia on October 24, 2018
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This book should be available on Australian bookshelves.
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Emilio
5.0 out of 5 stars Era para un regalo y al niño le encantó.
Reviewed in Spain on July 3, 2016
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Era para un regalo y al niño le encantó. A los padres también. La edición está muy bien y es un libro ameno.
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konopnicki
5.0 out of 5 stars Un grand classique des années 40
Reviewed in France on November 12, 2013
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J'avais entendu Robert Kramer en parler dans son film Route One. Mon petit-fils adore l'histoire du petit phare rouge au pied du grand pont gris.
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Gracia Barreiros
4.0 out of 5 stars Libro para niños
Reviewed in Spain on October 15, 2020
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Un clásico en libros infantiles que le gusta a todos los niños , las ilustraciones también muy bonitas
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