Magical, wistful illustrations and distinctive prose help narrate the story of Kate, a lighthouse attendant who lives on a small island far out at sea. Day in and day out it rains on the cloudy island, making it perpetually dark and preventing the islanders from seeing the sun or moon. Their only light is the circling beam of the lighthouse. When Kate and her friend Tom climb above the cloud cover, they discover an expansive blue sky and golden sun. Soon, all the islanders wonder at the spectacle. Teaching children how to think creatively to solve problems, this encouraging story illustrates the rewards of working as a team to reach goals and realize dreams.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2008 by National Maritime Museum .

Thomas Docherty was born in New Zealand but has spent most of his life in England. His picture books have been shortlisted for a variety of awards, including the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal in 2009 for Little Boat.