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Description
The lighthouse light always needs to be lit at night. But when Mr Grinling falls asleep twice on the way to the lighthouse, he's too late to put the light on. It's not long before the lighthouse inspectors visit him, and they're very cross with him!
Quick Summary
In "The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue" by Armitage Ronda, Mr Grinling is a lighthouse keeper who accidentally falls asleep twice on his way to light the beacon, causing the lighthouse to go dark and attracting angry inspectors to his door. The story addresses themes of responsibility, consequences, and learning from mistakes when others depend on you. If your kid likes "The Berenstain Bears" picture books about everyday mishaps and learning lessons, they'll appreciate this gentle story about a well-meaning but sleepy lighthouse keeper. This book is ideal for children in kindergarten through third grade, especially ages 5 to 8, with an AR reading level of 3.6 making it a comfortable fit for early readers.