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Built in 1921 of red steel and cast iron, the "fat and red and jolly" little red lighthouse was made famous by virtue of its bravery and faithfulness in this beloved children's classic. This year, the unforgettable story of the little red lighthouse, a perennial American landmark, celebrates its sixtieth anniversary. Embraced by generations, this story of an actual lighthouse in New York City will teach children the importance of all things, big and small -- and will light up reader's hearts and imaginations for years to come.