Cover of The little red lighthouse and the great gray bridge

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