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1 THE LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE A short story about courage, hope, and helping others n A MINI FLIPBOOK
2 1. A Quiet Shore At the edge of a sleepy seaside town stood a small lighthouse. It was not as tall as the others, and its paint had faded in the salty air. Still, every evening, it shone its light across the waves. ~ ~ ~ A quiet sea beneath a fading sky 1 / 7
3 2. A Cloudy Evening One evening, thick clouds covered the moon. The wind pushed the waves against the rocks, and fishing boats hurried toward the harbor. The little lighthouse worried that its tiny beam would not be enough. n n n Storm clouds gather over the water 2 / 7
4 3. A Flicker of Light Just as the rain began, the lighthouse noticed a small boat far out at sea. Its lantern was dim, and the shore was difficult to see. The lighthouse took a deep breath and made its brightest beam. F F F A small light appears in the dark 3 / 7
5 4. Keep Shining The beam swept across the water—left, right, then left again. The little lighthouse could not calm the storm, but it could show the boat where the safe harbor lay. ← F → The beam sweeps across the waves 4 / 7
6 5. A Safe Return At last, the boat followed the light between the rocks and into the harbor. The fishermen waved gratefully from the deck. The little lighthouse felt warmer than it had in years. n n n A boat finds its way home 5 / 7
7 6. The Town Remembers The next morning, the townspeople painted the lighthouse, repaired its steps, and polished its great glass window. They had seen how much one small light could matter. G n G The harbor welcomes the morning 6 / 7
8 7. A Bright Lesson From then on, the lighthouse shone proudly every night. It learned that being small does not mean being powerless. Even a little light can help someone find their way. n F n One small light can make a difference 7 / 7
9 THE END Remember: small acts of courage can make a big difference.