Peppe the Lamplighter: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner – A Touching Story About Family and Respect in Little Italy for Children (Ages 4-8)

Peppe the Lamplighter: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner – A Touching Story About Family and Respect in Little Italy for Children (Ages 4-8)

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<p>In the tradition of Lois Lowry and Paul Fleischman, Elisa Bartone's Caldecott Honor-winning book gives children a glimpse into American history and the immigrant experience.</p><p>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 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.</p><p>Supports the Common Core State Standards.</p>