The next book up for your consideration in our mock Caldecott series is Sophie Blackall’s “Hello Lighthouse”. Following a lighthouse and its keeper through their final years together, this story is quietly introspective, bittersweet and informative.
What sets this book apart is its incredible design and Blackall’s attention to details. The moment I picked it up earlier this year I was immediately struck by the shape and feel of the book and how it mimics the tall narrow lighthouse. Yet, inside, Blackall uses circular patterns to illuminate the circular nature of the structure, the cycles of life and the passing of time. Read the rest of this entry »
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