First published 2003
The little red lighthouse stands proudly on the Hudson River, flashing its beacon to guide boats safely through the night. Every evening, it signals to passing ships and feels important in its work of keeping travelers safe. Then workers arrive and begin construction of an enormous gray bridge that towers high above the lighthouse. The little red lighthouse watches the great structure take shape and begins to worry. With such a magnificent bridge casting its shadow overhead, complete with powerful lights of its own, does anyone still need a small lighthouse? The little beacon stops flashing, convinced it no longer matters. But when fog rolls in thick and heavy, boats struggle to navigate the treacherous waters. The lighthouse discovers that even with the impressive bridge above, it still has vital work to do. Ships depend on its faithful light to find their way safely to shore.
Genres: fiction, picture-books
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Hudson River
Period: 20th-century
56 pages · Hardcover · Harcourt ,Brace and Company