Oceans of Possibilities: Lighthouses
Faraway Things written by Dave Eggers
Lucian enjoys searching the beach below his home for treasure, but after becoming attached to a mysterious cutlass he meets its owner, who offers something greater for its return.
Caspian Finds a Friend written by Jacqueline VĂ©issid
Caspian lives alone in a lighthouse surrounded by the cold gray-blue sea, longing for a friend; so one day he puts a message in a bottle and floats it away in the sea–but the friend who finds it is someone completely unexpected.
Izzy and Frank written by Katrina Lehman
Izzy loved her island. But most of all, she loved Frank the seagull. Izzy and Frank spend blue-sky-sunny days and grey-cloud-rainy days roaming and playing by the sea. But when Izzy has to leave her lighthouse and island life behind to move to the city, she also has to say goodbye to Frank. The city is crowded and noisy, and Izzy misses the sand and the sea. Can Izzy find a place for herself in her new home? And will she ever see Frank again?
Hello Lighthouse written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Explores the life of one lighthouse as it beams its message out to sea through shifting seasons, changeable weather, and the tenure of its final keeper.
Gracie the Lighthouse Cat written by Ruth Brown
When Gracie discovers that her kitten is missing from their lighthouse home, she goes out into a terrible storm to rescue him.
Lighthouse Christmas written by Toni Buzzeo
Christmas is two days away, but Frances and her little brother Peter, who recently moved with their father to a lighthouse on an isolated island, fear that they will have no treats, no music, and no visit from Santa. Includes facts about the Flying Santa Service.
How would you design a lighthouse? https://ssec.si.edu/how-would-you-design-lighthouse
How to make a paper lighthouse: https://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/crafts/paper-crafts/paper-lighthouses.htm
Printable lighthouse model: https://www.thetoymaker.com/Toypages/87Lighthouse/87Lighthouse.html