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The Harbor Light
by Eric Walls
Kregel Kidzone, January 2006
Hardcover, 32 pages
Don’t Hide Your Light
Book Review –
The Harbor Light
by Eric Walls
Reviewed by Lisa M. Hendey
Kids face a variety of challenges growing up in today’s
complex world. Media role models and pressure from friends to “fit in” seem
to come at an ever earlier age. As parents, we are challenged to equip our
children with the tools to stand up for the things they believe in and to
make right choices.
In his new book
The Harbor Light
(Kregel Kidzone, January 2006, hardcover, 32 pages) author and animator Eric
Walls introduces a loveable new character, Lighthouse. Like today’s average
kid, Lighthouse wants to “fit in”, to have friends, and to be cool. But he
also carries some pretty major responsibilities: it is his job to shine his
light, day and night, as a safe haven for all to see.
Lighthouse knows his duties, but faces isolation,
temptation, and peer pressure from others. He wants friends and
popularity, but he may have to hurt others or turn his back on his duties to
attain this. As the story unfolds, we see Lighthouse’s choices, and their
results, in an exciting story that ends up teaching us a big lesson.
Kids of any age will enjoy this lively new character
and will benefit from the important life lessons presented. We each possess
a “light” within, and a responsibility to share that light with those around
us. If we hide our light, we hurt ourselves and others. By teaching our
children to recognize and to share their light, we pave the way for their
happiness and ultimately for helping them to be the best people they can
be. With a little help from Lighthouse and
The Harbor Light ,
life’s challenges and temptations may seem just a little easier to
understand and navigate.
For additional information on
The Harbor Light
visit
Amazon.
Lisa M. Hendey is a mother of two sons, webmaster of
numerous web sites, including
http://www.catholicmom.com and
http://www.christiancoloring.com, and an avid reader. Visit her at
http://www.lisahendey.com

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