Books like Peppe the Lamplighter by Elisa Bartone
In this Caldecott‑Award‑winning picture story, young Peppe embraces a new responsibility: he becomes the neighborhood’s lamplighter, illuminating the streets of his New York City community. Along the way, the tale explores family, immigrant life, and the bond between father and son as Peppe’s father learns to accept and support his son’s adventurous spirit.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Elisa Bartone
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