Carlito the Coquí frog returns in Lightkeepers to the Rescue! After a devastating hurricane hits the island, Carlito sets out to find his best friend, Armando, who is lost at sea only to be approached by an extremely multi-talented and fun-loving laughing seagull, Fantástico Flavio! Together they pull their resources together and devise a magical plan to contact Carlito’s cousins, who are lightkeepers. Additional reinforcement arrives with Lightship Captain Roberto Clemente and his crew.

Marisa de Jesús Paolicelli brings another fun and educational tale to the children's world of Latino literature in Lightkeepers to the Rescue!  The first children's book depicting Puerto Rico's lighthouses, Marisa incorporates a unique story with fun facts on Puerto Rico's beautiful beacons of light. Children will be captivated by Susan E. Daly's large, brilliant, and bold illustrations. It’s a fun way to learn about the island of Puerto Rico while at the same time capturing the children’s attention to the lively illustrations.

Award Wins for Lightkeepers to the Rescue!:

International Latino Book Awards Winner:
Winner - Best Latino Focused Children's Picture Book (English)
Honorable Mention - Best Children's Fiction Picture Book (English)
Honorable Mention - Best Educational Children's Picture Book (English)
Latino Books Into Movies Award Winner:
Winner - Children's Book Into Animation Category

International Book Awards Winner:
Winner - Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Finalist - Children's Fiction

USA Best Book Awards Winner:
Winner - Children's Educational Picture Book
Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards Winner:
Best Multicultural Children's Picture Book
New York Book Festival Awards Winner:
Honorable Mention - Children's Picture Book
Hollywood Book Festival Awards Winner:
Honorable Mention - Children's Picture Book
Los Angeles Book Festival Awards Winner:
Runner Up - Children's Picture Book