Lightship

by written and illustrated by Brian Floca (Simon & Schuster/Richard Jackson)

The book cover of "Lightship" by Brian Floca features the lightship 'Ambrose' anchored at sea. The Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book Award Medal seal has been affixed to the upper right corner.

About

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In simple, stately prose that perfectly complements his luminous watercolors, Floca introduces the lightship Ambrose, its crew and cat. Masterful use of the historical present tense, deft, humorous touches and detailed endpapers engage young children while acknowledgments and notes in the book, fore and aft, provide context.

Awards Won

Title Year
Sibert Seal Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal

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The Sibert Award honors the most distinguished informational book published in English in the preceding year for its significant contribution to children’s literature.
2008 - Honor(s)