The Lighthouse Family: The Storm is a cozy seaside story about building a home and family while helping travelers stay safe and feel welcome.
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The Lighthouse Family: The Storm by Cynthia Rylant is an excellent choice for students who are transitioning from picture books to chapter books. Pandora is a cat with a calling to work as a lighthouse keeper. She takes her job seriously, but she also feels lonely and isolated. Seabold is a dog who runs into big trouble on the ocean and finds himself in need of help and care. This short novel marks the start of their adventures together.
This is a great pick for readers who are moving beyond early readers such as Arnold Lobel’s Frog and Toad series. The chapters are short, the illustrations are lovely, and the vocabulary building is strong! The study guide also includes recommendations for related optional picture books.
This complete novel study guide includes everything you need to study The Storm in your homeschool (except a copy of the book itself, of course!):
- Discussion Questions
- Comprehension Questions
- Vocabulary Building
- Baking Project
- Optional book recommendations
- …and more!
In addition to this study guide, you will also need a copy of The Lighthouse Family: The Storm by Cynthia Rylant. You may also choose to read the following completely optional books:
- The Sea, the Storm, and the Mangrove Tangle by Lynne Cherry
- The Maggie B. by Irene Haas
- Penguins by Gail Gibbons
- Or continue with The Lighthouse Family series
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This guide is a perfect fit for readers who are already comfortable with picture books and are ready to start chapter book adventures, and for parents and teachers looking for a gentle, cozy way to guide that transition.