The little red lighthouse and the great gray bridge
by Hildegarde Hoyt Swift
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A small red lighthouse stands quietly by the big gray bridge on the Hudson River, feeling unnoticed and unsure of its purpose. When it discovers that it still plays a vital role in guiding ships safely, it shines with newfound confidence and pride. This charming story celebrates the importance of every role, no matter how small.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipFamilyAdventureScience & Nature
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 0152045716
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,216
- Lexile
- 530L
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Lighthouses -- FictionLighthousesFictionJuvenile fictionLighthouses, fictionChildren's fictionGeorge washington bridge (new york, n.y.), fictionNew york (n.y.), fiction