Peppe the Lamplighter by Elisa Bartone

Peppe the Lamplighter: Caldecott Honor Children's Book by Elisa Bartone

Illustrations by Ted Lewin

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.

This is the story of Peppe, an Italian-American child, 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!

Book Data:

• ISBN-13: 9780688102685
• ISBN-10: 0688102689
• Author: Elisa Bartone
• Edition: 1
• Book Binding: Hardcover
• Publisher: Lothrop, Lee & Shephard
• Publication Date: 1993-04-26