Product Description
by Cynthia Rylant (Author), Preston McDaniels (Illustrator)
Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the seventh book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family cares for a baby sea lion.
One morning, the lighthouse family wakes up to find a baby sea lion asleep in their kitchen! The baby, whose name is Topper, explains that his mother left him here and instructed him to wait for her return. Pandora the cat and Seabold the dog are happy to care for Topper, and mouse children Lila, Whistler, and Tiny are excited to make a new friend.Author Biography
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Preston McDaniels is the illustrator of the Phineas L. MacGuire series and Cynthia Rylant's Lighthouse Family series. He lives in Aurora, Nebraska, with his wife and two daughters.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 14, 2017
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Lighthouse Family: The Sea Lion
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 0.5
