Peppe the Lamplighter: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

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A long time ago when there was no electricity and the streetlamps in Little Italy had to be lit by hand, Peppe lived in a tenement on Mulberry Street. His family was poor, and so, though he was just a boy, he needed to find work. But a job as a lamplighter was not what his father had dreamed of for Peppe. "Did I come to America for my son to light the streetlamps?" he fumed - until, one night, lighting the streetlamps became "the best job in America." Publisher Marketing: This Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a touching snapshot of American history and the immigrant experience. This is the story of Peppe, who becomes a lamplighter to help support his immigrant family in turn-of-the-century New York City, despite his papa's disapproval. Peppe's family is very poor, and though he is just a boy he needs to find work. Being a lamplighter on the streets of Little Italy is not the job his father had dreamed of for Peppe. But when Peppe's job helps save his little sister, he earns the respect of his entire family. "A beautiful, moving book," commented Kirkus in a starred review. Review Citations: Booklist 02/01/1998 pg. 925 (EAN 9780688102685, Hardcover) Booklist 04/15/1993 pg. 1522 (EAN 9780688102685, Hardcover) School Library Journal 07/01/1993 pg. 56 (EAN 9780688102685, Hardcover) ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1994 pg.

  • Author: Elisa Bartone
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Ages: 4-8
  • Pages: 32
  • ISBN: 9780688102685 (Hardcover)

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Peppe the Lamplighter: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

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    A long time ago when there was no electricity and the streetlamps in Little Italy had to be lit by hand, Peppe lived in a tenement on Mulberry Street. His family was poor, and so, though he was just a boy, he needed to find work. But a job as a lamplighter was not what his father had dreamed of for Peppe. "Did I come to America for my son to light the streetlamps?" he fumed - until, one night, lighting the streetlamps became "the best job in America." Publisher Marketing: This Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a touching snapshot of American history and the immigrant experience. This is the story of Peppe, who becomes a lamplighter to help support his immigrant family in turn-of-the-century New York City, despite his papa's disapproval. Peppe's family is very poor, and though he is just a boy he needs to find work. Being a lamplighter on the streets of Little Italy is not the job his father had dreamed of for Peppe. But when Peppe's job helps save his little sister, he earns the respect of his entire family. "A beautiful, moving book," commented Kirkus in a starred review. Review Citations: Booklist 02/01/1998 pg. 925 (EAN 9780688102685, Hardcover) Booklist 04/15/1993 pg. 1522 (EAN 9780688102685, Hardcover) School Library Journal 07/01/1993 pg. 56 (EAN 9780688102685, Hardcover) ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1994 pg.

    • Author: Elisa Bartone
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Ages: 4-8
    • Pages: 32
    • ISBN: 9780688102685 (Hardcover)

    Ships separately from our book distribution partner by USPS Media Mail. Media Mail usually takes 2 to 8 business days after shipping. If you order this with cards or other items, it will arrive in its own package.

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    Unused accessories, figures and books in their original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Trading card singles and sealed trading card product are final sale. Please email us before sending anything back.

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    Contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and a photo. We'll send a replacement or a full refund, including your original shipping cost, at no charge to you.

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