Mindful Muslim Reader Review

The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge

The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge

Ages:
  • Classics
  • Read Aloud
  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
    Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
    Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
  • Language
    LANGUAGE
    Is this the way I want my child to speak?
    Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
  • Story
    STORY
    Does this story resonate with my child?
    Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
  • Beauty
    BEAUTY
    Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
    Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.

Values

  • Humility
  • Service
Heart

Struggles

  • Giving Up
  • Responsibility
Why Should
Why Should My Child Read This Book?

This beautiful story demonstrates the power of purpose over might. When we compare ourselves to those who seem greater in size and power, we may lose our sense of worth. But knowing that every creation, no matter how small, has a Divine purpose, allows us to remember that greatness is measured in your willingness to fulfill that purpose rather than your ability to tower over others.

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What is this book
What’s This Book About?
On the Manhattan bank of the Hudson River, a small lighthouse—made of steel and painted bright red—proudly protects boats with his faithful beam. One day a great expanse of gray steel, which also shines a bright light into the fog and darkness, is built over it. The little red lighthouse feels insignificant and useless in comparison but soon learns that the small can be mighty!
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Anything I need to be aware of?

VIEW FLAGS
Publisher: Harcourt
Published: 2002 (originally published in 1942)
Page Count: 56
ISBN13: 9780152045715
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