The Little Lantern Keeper
Pip dreams of lighting the whole sky. With a lantern no bigger than a plum, she discovers how much one small light can mean.
A gentle picture book to read aloud with children aged 2–5. Published by Lantern & Lark Books.
Kindness & belonging
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View on AmazonRead a sample ↓Where the little light begins
Begin the series with Pip, a tiny moth who dreams of a sky full of light. Grandpa’s little lantern gives her somewhere to start. This first adventure introduces Pip’s world and the idea that a small act of kindness can matter.
Each story can be enjoyed on its own, or shared in series order. Settle in together, look at the illustrations and let your child choose what to notice.
Read a four-page sample
These are pages 3–6 of the story.
Every evening, Pip polished the lantern by her door.
“One day,” she told Grandpa, “I’ll light the whole sky.”
Grandpa smiled. “Tonight, start with this.” He gave Pip a lantern no bigger than a plum.
“It’s too little,” said Pip.
Keep a little light after the story
Try a free Pip colouring page, or explore our bedtime reading ideas and kindness conversation prompts.