Bright Lantern Children’s Bookshop

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Willow Spring, NC

Bright Lantern’s Seasonal Favorites

Ocean Riddles
$12.99

Written by Victor Escandell

Boardbook.

Each page introduces something new you might find in the ocean for children to guess. A few clues are provided before they can lift the flap to reveal the answer. This sturdy board book is perfect for young learners, encouraging curiosity and discovery.

Read, Play, and Discover PDF Guide included with purchase. (See sample)

Perfect for:

  • Toddlers/Preschoolers

  • Puzzle/Riddle fans

  • Ocean Unit Studies

Free Local Delivery over $25 | Free U.S. Shipping over $50

Follow the Moon Home
$19.99

Written by Philippe Cousteau and Deborah Hopkinson, Illustrated by Meilo So

Hardcover.

Learn how a young girl named Viv inspires her class and community to come together and help protect the sea turtles in their coastal town.

Read, Play, and Discover PDF Guide included with purchase. (See sample)

Perfect for:

  • Preschoolers/Elementary Ages

  • Learning about volunteering/activism

  • Ocean/Animal Unit Studies

Free Local Delivery over $25 | Free U.S. Shipping over $50

Chicka Chicka Sun and Sea
$18.99

Written by Blake Marsden and Illustrated by Daniel Roode

Hardcover.

Read, Play, and Discover PDF Guide included with purchase. (See sample)

Perfect for:

  • Early Readers

  • Letters/Phonics

  • Summertime/Beach Read

Free Local Delivery over $25 | Free U.S. Shipping over $50

The Hike
$19.99

Written by Alison Farrell

A beautiful story of three friends who head out on a hike, discovering and learning about the world around them along the way. Hardcover.

Perfect for:

  • Preschoolers/Elementary Ages

  • Learning about Friendship

  • Young Nature Enthusiasts

This title is also currently available at our Book Nook located inside Front Porch Cafe-Fuquay-Varina

Kings Grant Commons 8109 Fayetteville Rd.  Suite 121

Free Local Delivery over $25 | Free U.S. Shipping over $60

The Sun Thief
$18.99

Written by Alice Hemming and Illustrated by Nicola Slater

Hardcover.

Squirrel thought summer was all about long, sunny evenings until one day the sun started setting earlier, and he didn’t understand why. Bird, patiently reassures squirrel as he adjusts to the changes in sunrise and sunset throughout the summer.

A perfect blend of storytelling and educational content for young readers. Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater do a fantastic job of drawing young readers in with humorous, relatable dialogue and vibrant, dynamic illustrations. At the end of the book, readers will find a factual page explaining how where we live on Earth affects the amount of sunlight we receive along with bonus information about nocturnal animals and how artificial light can negatively impact them.

Perfect for:

  • Preschool/Elementary Ages

  • Seasonal Unit Studies

  • Animal/Nature Lovers

Printed Read, Play, and Discover Bookmark comes with purchase. (Printable PDF)

Read, Play, and Discover PDF Guide included with purchase. (See sample)

Free Local Delivery over $25 | Free U.S. Shipping over $50

New Arrivals to our Local Bookshop!

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Puzzles, Games, and Activity Books

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