Looking for Light
Millie Lewis & Ingrid Schraven
Category: Children's Picture Book
Hardcover | 40 pages | 979-8-90115-003-0
Trim Size: 8.5” H x 10.3” W
Publication Date: April 7th, 2026
List Price: $18.99 USD
Publisher: Starfish Bay® Publishing
Genre: Literary Fiction / Emotional Journey
Reading Level: Grade 2-3
Interest Level: Grades PreK-4
Guided Reading Level: L
Lexile® Measure: 520L
Accelerated Reader® Level/Poin: 2.8/0.5

A lonely anglerfish searches for a friend in the mysterious depths of the ocean.

Looking for Light
 tells the captivating story of Luna, an anglerfish, as she searches for a friend in the shadows of the midnight zone—an area of the deep sea filled with mystery and danger. Using her lure to scan her surroundings, Luna navigates the depths, avoiding the glittering tentacles of jellyfish and investigating sunken treasures. But will Luna ever find a companion in these murky waters? Intricate illustrations plunge the reader into the wonder of the deep-sea darkness, and this gorgeous tale of excitement and suspense will enthrall all readers.

Millie Lewis lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two children. She is a devoted dog lover (especially rescue dogs) and gives the world’s best ear scratches and belly rubs. Millie writes for children because children are wonderful. She is a firm believer in the magic of picture books, which leaps off the page and into the world every time a child delights in a good story.

Born in a small town in The Netherlands, Ingrid Schraven is a self-taught Illustrator, former travel agent, and mother of three active boys. In her spare time, she enjoys the company of her dachshund who is recovering from paralysis. With lots of love and affection and using extensive therapy, her dog drives her ambition and inspiration to draw compelling illustrations for children, regularly having animal characters take the lead role.
 

Key Features:
  • A thrilling adventure that features themes of loneliness, friendship, and perseverance. 
  • Readers will love the story’s rich atmosphere and surprising ending.
  • Intricate and atmospheric illustrations that exquisitely capture the mystery and danger of the deepest oceans.
Themes:
  • Loneliness and isolation (primary theme)
  • Hope and perseverance
  • Finding friendship/connection
  • Resilience in difficult circumstances
  • Not giving up
  • New beginnings
  • The power of connection
  • Emotional journey
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