Courage Like Kate written by Anna Crowley Redding and illustrated by Emily Sutton is the inspiring true story of a girl lighthouse keeper. Kate considers herself to be her dad’s assistant. He trains her to do responsibilities that girls in the 1800’s don’t normally do. When her dad can’t climb the lighthouse stairs anymore, Kate steps in and keeps the wicks lit. This job is not easy. You can’t help but be inspired by this amazing woman who became an official lighthouse keeper of Feyerweather Island in 1871. During the course of her life she even saved 23 lives.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What do you think life was like in the 1800’s? How would it be different from life today?

2. Why do you think being a lighthouse keeper would be a difficult job?

3. Have you ever been in a strong rainstorm? What was it like?

4. Being a lighthouse keeper is a unique job. What are other unique jobs that you think sound fun?

5. What is courage? (facing your fears)

6. When is a time when you have had to face your fears?

7. Who helps you face your fears?  (Spiritual connection…talk about God and how he helps us be courageous).

8. What is your favorite Bible hero who had to face his/her fears with God’s help?

9. As a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, share a age-appropriate testimony of how God has helped you be courageous.

10. You could also tie this book into the theme importance of being a light in a dark world.

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