The Sea Lion
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.
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Review quotes
The lighthouse family finds a baby sea lion snoring in Seabold's easy chair one morning. Upon waking, Topper explains that his mother dropped him off with instructions to wait for her there. Though a little tearful at first, the curious sea lion enjoys his week with this happy, blended family. The seventh volume in the Lighthouse Family series delivers what its readers have come to love: the well-drawn characters and settings, the warm and easygoing atmosphere, and the details that make it all seem so real. Softly shaded graphite illustrations enhance this idyllic chapter book. A good read-aloud choice for younger children who enjoy gentle stories. — Carolyn Phelan—Booklist online "April 28, 2017 "
Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She is well known for her popular characters for early readers, including the classics Mr. Putter and Tabby and Henry and Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. Arthur Howard created the lively illustrations for all of the Mr. Putter & Tabby books and has written and illustrated several picture books of his own. He lives in New York City.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781481460255
Lexile Measure
890
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Publication date
March 20, 2017
Series
Lighthouse Family
BISAC categories
JUV002050 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Cats
JUV002180 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV039000 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | General
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV002370 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Baby Animals
JUV002170 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Marine Life
JUV002180 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV039000 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | General
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV002370 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Baby Animals
JUV002170 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Marine Life
Library of Congress categories
Animals
Infancy
JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also
Lighthouses
Seashore
JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Mice, Hamsters,
Sea lions
Infancy
JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also
Lighthouses
Seashore
JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Mice, Hamsters,
Sea lions
