{"product_id":"stories-by-sea-jessica-iwanski-9781957655703","title":"Stories by Sea: A Lighthouse Library's Journey","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStep back in time to explore the fascinating journey of a brass-bound case filled with books as it travels from lighthouse to lighthouse, connecting lighthouse keepers and their families to the rest of the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTending a lighthouse was a lonely job, and obtaining supplies and communicating with people beyond their isolated home could be difficult. In 1876, portable libraries made up of sturdy books contained in wooden cases started circulating on lighthouse supply ships. These books provided information and entertainment for lighthouse keepers and their families. And each stop along the way became part of this innovative library's own story. With lovely prose by debut author Jessica Iwanski and detailed illustrations by award-winning illustrator Angela C. Hawkins, \u003cem\u003eStories by Sea\u003c\/em\u003e tells the true story of traveling library boxes and the courage and persistence of those who received them, got lost in their pages, and sent them on to the next stop. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy combining the timeless feel of \u003cem\u003eHello, Lighthouse\u003c\/em\u003e with the unique history of lighthouse libraries, \u003cem\u003eStories by Sea\u003c\/em\u003e will leave young readers with an appreciation for the simple pleasure of receiving the gift of a good book to read. It's perfect for elementary school classrooms, libraries, and for history buffs - young and old - who are looking for a lyrical adventure of their own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Iwanski\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1957655704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781957655703\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gnome Road Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Jessica Iwanski","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48743074300159,"sku":"9781957655703","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/stories-by-sea-jessica-iwanski-9781957655703","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}