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Hello Lighthouse
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
115 posts | 69 read | 11 to read
A lavish new picture book from Caldecott-winner Sophie Blackall that will transport 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.
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M.Marvins
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

“Sending it light out to see.”

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M.Marvins
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

For students that have never seen a lighthouse this book could be a good introduction to the topic and could introduce students to new vocab words.

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Sagei.9
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

Features beautiful illustrations and an artistic formatting of text!

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Sagei.9
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
Mehso-so

A book about a lighthouse, the man and woman who tend the lighthouse, and their adventures.

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Sagei.9
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

From dusk to dawn, the lighthouse beams.
Hello!
...Hello!
...Hello!
Hello, Lighthouse!

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LiseWorks
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There are lots of colors in this book. Tells us everything about lighthouses. This concludes #ISpyBingoJune and working on November @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1mo
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M.Marvins
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
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this book wasn't my favorite but still has a cute storyline. The illustrations were good and done wonderfully well. But the book overall just wasn't my favorite.

Caldecott

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Rachel044420
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
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Very nice illustrations. The lighthouse will always be there to shine light on the ocean even when the keepers job is done

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Rachel044420
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

“The keepers work is done.” The keeper has been protecting ships. Now he can protect his family now he is done with his job

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Rachel044420
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

“His wife is everywhere all at once, running up and down spiral stairs.”

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ss291920
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

“They pack their belongings into the boat and wave farewell to the gulls.”

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ss291920
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

This book has many vocabulary words. This could be used for a lesson on light houses and carding in the many words used in the story such as “Coast Guard” or “lens” depending on age.

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ss291920
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
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Week 1: Caldecott Winner! This is a great informational book. Could be used in many ways in a classroom setting. the pictures are very detailed and show people great incite, while telling a story. Published: April 10, 2018.

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Kylenbosworth
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

“Over the waves, across the bay, a light on the land beams back. Hello! Hello! Hello! Hello, lighthouse.”

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Kylenbosworth
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

I think this book was very enjoyable to read and the focus on family in the story was very heartwarming. I thought that the conflict of the weather caused suspense and added a spark of interest. I think children would enjoy having this book read to them out loud with special voices depending on which words are being read.

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Kylenbosworth
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
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Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall, 2019. Caldecott Award Winning Book. This book describes the life and roles of a lighthouse keeper and his family. It talks about his relationship with his wife and the problems that arise from unpredictable weather patterns. It talks about the day-to-day routines and ends with the lighthouse keeper moving away and starting a new life.

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caitylaycock
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

I relate to this book because growing up on a lake there was a lighthouse that me and my sister would always imagine what it would be like to live in the light house so I found this book to be interesting in the way that it could connect to my life.

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caitylaycock
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
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This was an interesting book about a lighthouse keeper and his journeys with living in the lighthouse. I like how the book explores the life of this man but I find they book to be uninteresting.

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caitylaycock
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

“On the highest rock of a tiny island at the edge of the world stands a lighthouse. It is built to last forever.“

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merkerk4
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

“The sea turns into a carpet of ice.“

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merkerk4
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

This would be a good story to read to children for two different prompts. A teacher can read this to children and talk about different jobs people have. Or a teacher can read this to children and talk about different struggles a family encounters in their life. To expand, not all families have the same privileges. For example in the book, seeing the doctor when sick or when having a baby.

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merkerk4
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
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Hello Lighthouse, 2018. Caldecott Awar Winning Book. This book takes the readers back in time to what life was like as a lighthouse keeper. The man and his wife lived in a lighthouse and logged different things that happened surrounding the lighthouse. For example, the whales in the sea and the icebergs. The readers get to see the man's family expand when he and his wife have a baby.

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AvidReader25
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The loveliest book about a lighthouse keeper and his family on a remote island. I thought the illustrations were breathtaking and the author managed to fit such a beautiful story into such a sweet little book. We read this in anticipation of an upcoming trip to Maine with lots of lighthouse visits and my kids loved it. I found myself examining all the drawing for each unique detail that added a layer to the story. Highly recommended for any age!

BkClubCare Is Pemaquid on the list? 😊 2y
mabell I have the Maine book on the right! 😄 2y
AvidReader25 @mabell I got it from the library and I‘m taking lots of notes! 2y
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AvidReader25 @BkClubCare that looks beautiful! Should I add it to my list? 2y
BkClubCare @AvidReader25 - I have been there a few times. It‘s a fave. But anywhere /everywhere you go, will be delightful. 😊 2y
AvidReader25 @BkClubCare added it to the list! My husband is excited about the Fishing Museum in the keeper‘s cottage. 😊 2y
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Nutmegnc
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Lovely story and illustrations.

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CampbellTaraL
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
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July hasn't been great for reading--I can't stand The Stand, and I'm stuck with the unabridged version to get through for August bookclub in two weeks. Help!

Today I took a short trip to a nearby town that had nothing going for it at the seaside other than an adorable lighthouse and passageway via ferry to a popular island.

(No idea who the person is in my photo but they help with scale here.)

julesG That's a very cute small/short lighthouse. But I'm assuming it's on a cliff, so can/could be seen from sea. 2y
CampbellTaraL @julesG I'll have to go back to find out more about it's purpose but this is located at sea level. Kind of odd the more I think about it. 2y
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mandarchy
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It's no wonder this is an award winning book. I love finding surprises #underthedustcover

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Emily92Bibliophile
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Hello all! The following link is my childrens and teen BOOK REVIEW BLOG for my masters course at TWU for “Children‘s and Teen Literature.” I would love it if you would check it out! The above 3 books are my first books to critically analyze and review for my course 💙 https://thediverseshlevesbookreviews.blogspot.com/

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Graciouswarriorprincess
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
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Picture book drop. All these books are five stars.

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Graciouswarriorprincess
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall
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My office for the day at the new downtown branch of @durhamcountylibrary . I am researching new children‘s picture books.

#librarian #mlisdegree #homework #childrensbooks #durhamcountypubliclibrary

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm What a cozy little spot! 😍 3y
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks Is that the outside of the library as a backdrop? It‘s beautiful! 3y
Graciouswarriorprincess @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm It is! @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks It is part of an outside wall and it is beautiful! 3y
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neanderc
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This HF, RA Caldecott Medal book is the perfect blend of fact and fiction. It tells of life in a lighthouse through the eyes of a new keeper. This book‘s fun cutaway illustrations depict the keeper and all the activities he performs. #ucflae3414sp21

neanderc This book would be a fun way to teach your students about lighthouses through a RA! The link below takes you to the US Lighthouse Society‘s Kid‘s Corner and has activities for students to learn more!

https://uslhs.org/fun/kids-corner
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neanderc The UDL Principle 3.1 regarding activation or supplying of background knowledge and continually monitoring students‘ comprehension as specified in EL Strategy 6 can be met through the reading of this book and subsequent activities. 4y
Bradleygirl oh I loved this one a lot 4y
DrSpalding This is such a beautiful book! I think I brought it into class and I‘m hoping this is what encouraged you to read this one. Did you click on the PDF of the coloring book in your resource? It is beautiful! This would be a fun activity to include any social studies or even science lesson! 4y
DrSpalding Not only did it win the Caldecott medal in 2019 but listen to this…”Hello Lighthouse received five starred reviews, and was named a best book of 2018 by People, the Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and The Horn Book. The New York Times, which named it a Notable Children‘s Book, praised, “I will be surprised if a more exquisite book will be published this year.” 4y
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shadowspeak17
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#3books that I‘ve gifted to others

OriginalCyn620 👍🏻📚🎁 4y
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keetoncarter
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

The new keeper arrives to replace the old

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keetoncarter
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

Easy and cute read for all. Hello Lighthouse is appropriate for all young ages.

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This beautifully illustrated book is the winner of a Caldecott Medal. Hello lighthouse follows the story of the new light housekeeper that comes in. What I love so much about this book is its soft illustrations. my favorite being that showing all the different levels of the lighthouse and the work being put into it.

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Lrobertson
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Written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall, this HF book is a Caldecott Awarding winner. This book follows the life of a lighthouse keeper. His daily chores, missing life at home with his wife, and some exciting and a little nerve-wrecking things along the way. The illustration in this book makes it a great book for a DR. This site links a read-aloud of this book https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/hello-lighthouse. #ucflae3414f19

Lrobertson UDL 3.3: Guide information processing and visualization and ESOL Strategy 17: Provide contextual support through audio visuals, models, demonstrations, realia, body language and facial expressions 5y
DrSpalding Reading is fundamental is a high-quality resource. You need a bit more explanation regarding your lesson and aligned strategies. 5y
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GatheringBooks
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#Movember Day 9: #LaIslaBonita reminded me of this Caldecott Medal book. Fats‘ review: the book “is a beautiful tribute to lighthouses and lighthouse keepers around the world. Written in verse, the book portrays the duties of a lighthouse keeper: tending the light from sunrise to sunset, sounding the signal to warn ships when it‘s too foggy, doing household chores, meticulously recording what happens each day in a logbook.” https://wp.me/pDlzr-k0t

TEArificbooks Loved this book 5y
TracyReadsBooks Absolutely love this book and the fantastic illustrations! 5y
Cinfhen I remember this gorgeous book 😍🤩🥰 5y
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JennaMichelleCohn
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This HF book follows a lighthouse keeper throughout the years. His life changes drastically as time goes by, but the lighthouse remains constant. The illustrations created by Sophie Blackall won her the 2019 Caldecott Medal. This book would be great for PR & RA. UDL 1.1, “Offer ways of customizing the display of information,” works here, because each page is so different than the last in terms of how the information is organized. #UCFLAE3414F19

JennaMichelleCohn ESOL strategy 42, “Have students use timelines to arrange and sequence important facts and information,” would work well here because the story takes place over many, many years, and there are a lot of events that take place throughout these years. 5y
JennaMichelleCohn https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/landing-page/hello-lighthouse-educator-guide/ I really like this website, as it provides a great guide to having students get into the mind of a lighthouse keeper (or engineer) and use that creativity to write narratives and letters. 5y
Tinks I love lighthouses, but your brief synopsis reeled me in with wanting to read it. 5y
katiehamlin This book looks so good, I want to read it! The resource seems really good for this book. 5y
DrSpalding This is a beautiful, current award winner. There are so many resources for using this book in the classroom. The images are gorgeous and the story is a helpful reminder of the job of a lighthouse keeper. 5y
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karlasanabria1
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Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall is a RF Caldecott award winning book. It‘s a perfect story for IR and a must-have for your elementary classroom library. It tells the story of a lighthouse keeper and his life in the lighthouse, but Blackall manages to write this book in the most beautifully captivating way possible. Your students will certainly enjoy this book, especially those with a love for the sea. #UCFLAE3414F19

karlasanabria1 The link below includes a Read Aloud video perfect to include in your lesson plan on Hello Lighthouse. https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/hello-lighthouse 5y
karlasanabria1 The UDL Guideline I would say fits best with this book is offer alternatives for visual information (1.3). While the ESOL Strategy I‘d use would be using group assignments, portfolios, learning journals, and non-print options as alternative assessment (48). 5y
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Juliafass
Hello Lighthouse | Sophie Blackall

Gorgeous use of colors to set the tone or emotions conveyed in the story.