Most Popular Books by Ronda Armitage

When Louis threatens to run away, Mom goes to playful lengths to express how much she’d miss him in this lyrical, beautiful, and reassuring story of parental love. The splashing waves will call to me, Louis’s mother, why do you cry? Louis has just spilled his milk, and Mom is a little frustrated, so her little bear decides it’s time to head to the end of the world, far, far away. But just as Louis is prepared to depart, he can’t help but ask Mom, “Will you be sad when I’m gone?” So Mom relays her tale—of a mama bear whose tears create a great sea, who searches for her boy under waves and on mountaintops and beseeches the wind and the swaying trees to help her find him. Will the sadness end there, or will even the child’s toys begin to cry, with no one to tuck them in or hold them tight? Illustrating the depth and breadth of a mother’s love, Ronda Armitage’s heart-tugging tale is filled with Victoria Turnbull’s rich, whimsical scenes full of wonder that will take children to the very ends of their imaginations.

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr. Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched high on the cliffs, and in the daytime he rowed out to his lighthouse to clean and polish the light. The Lighthouse Inspectors have decided that it''s time for Mr Grinling to retire. But when a stranded whale desperately needs the Grinlings'' help, the Lighthouse Inspectors realise that Mr Grinling is still the best man for the job. The first Lighthouse Keeper story, THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER''S LUNCH, was published over thirty years ago and his adventures have been loved by children ever since. It is now a modern picture book classic.

Small knight doesn''t want to fight a dragon, he wants to stay at home and play kick-a-ball with his friends. He doesn''t even know what a dragon looks like. But it''s what big brave knights do, so he sets out on his quest. As he travels the land on his trusty steed, George, he sees the havoc a dragon can wreak! But what happens when he finally comes face to face with one? A fabulously funny, read-aloud adventure from Ronda Armitage - author of bestselling family favourite The Lighthouse Keeper''s Lunch. With detailed, cartoon-style illustrations from Arthur Robins.

When Mr Grinling the lighthouse keeper decides he needs a hobby, he tries everything from baking to birdwatching. But one morning, a stroll along the beach inspires Mr Grinling to take up something very different. Available for the first time as an e-book.

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr. Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched high on the cliffs, and in the daytime he rowed out to his lighthouse to clean and polish the light... When Hamish, the lighthouse keeper''s cat, hears that Mr and Mrs Grinling are going to put him on a diet, he decides to find somewhere else to live. Soon, though, Hamish realises that there''s no place like home. The first Lighthouse Keeper story, THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER''S LUNCH, published over thirty years ago. It is now a modern picture book classic, and his adventures have been loved by children ever since.

Defines family violence, explains its many forms, relates ways in which family violence can affect people''s lives, and lists organizations that help people escape from violent situations.

Small Knight and George the Dragon are off on quest--to rescue the world''s biggest chocolate cake that''s been stolen in the night by some daring robber-brigands. But will the wild and hungry robber-brigands give up the cake without a fight? They will if someone invites them to the royal party so they can join in all the fun, in this rollicking tale to entertain small knights everywhere.

A fancy dress party is being held to celebrate the lighthouse''s 200th birthday, and the Grinlings are determined to dress up as pirates. But when a real crew of pirates appear, the Grinlings get a big surprise! Are the scurvy pirates all they seem - or is something fishy going on?

Small Knight and George the Dragon are setting sail on an important mission - to find treasure and save their crumbling castle! But will their pirate ship survive the stormy seas? And what will happen when they come face to face with the fearsome Captain Swashmebuckle?

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr. Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched high on the cliffs, and in the daytime he rowed out to his lighthouse to clean and polish the light. When Mr Grinling locks himself out of the lighthouse, he tries everything to get back inside! Available for the first time as an e-book.

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr Grinling... Mr Grinling LOVES his food, but - oh no! - he''s not the only one who likes a snack and the local seagulls have started stealing Mrs Grinling''s tasty treats...! Can Mr and Mrs Grinling come up with a cunning plan to keep those pesky seagulls away?

A new addition this modern classic series! Someone is dumping rubbish into the sea! Mr Grinling''s nephew George thinks it could be pirates ... or could the culprit be someone closer to home? A charming new story in this beloved series, with an important conservation message.

Every day Mr Grinling tucks into delicious lunch, prepared by his wife, Mrs Grinling. But Mr Grinling isn''t the only one who enjoys the tasty food, so Mrs Grinling has to think of a way to stop the greedy seagulls from stealing the lighthouse keeper''s lunch.

Tom and Grandpa head off on the train for a wonderful day-trip. Suggested level: junior.

In "The lighthouse keeper''s lunch", seagulls are stealing Mr Grinling''s sandwiches; "The lighthouse keeper''s picnic" follows Mr and Mrs Grinling''s day out; and in "The lighthouse keeper''s cat", the resident cat decides to leave home. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Mother Koala must get the upper hand when her two children Harry and Matilda quarrel during a shopping trip.

An in-depth and thorough look at violence and its effects. Violence is a part of all our lives. Some of us have been victims of violence ourselves, or know someone who has. Media reports of wars, murders, rape and child abuse make us all aware of the violence that exists in the world. This book looks at the many different kinds of violence (including family violence, violence in young people''s lives, terrorism), and examines why it occurs. A chapter is dedicated to ''preventing violence'', looking at how we, as individuals, can help to create a less violent society. Containing debate boxes which challenge the reader to think about difficult questions, and viewpoint boxes that look at differing sides of the debates.

El pequeño caballero no quiere luchar con dragones. Lo que quiere es quedarse en casa y jugar a la pelota con sus amigos. Pero luchar con dragones feroces es lo que hacen los caballeros valientes..., así que sale a buscar un dragón. ¡Y mientras recorre el mundo a lomos de su fiel caballo, el Pequeño Caballero descubre los estragos que un feroz dragón es capaz de hacer! ¿...Y qué pasará cuando finalmente se encuentre cara a cara con un dragón? Un simpático y divertido cuento acerca de un conocido tema, que encantará a todos los pequeños caballeros.

"Shiver me Timbers!" Pirate Jeb is not happy! He''s fed up of feeling seasick and fed up of bobbing about on the rollicking, rolling sea. It''s time for a new adventure so Jeb packs up his pirate paraphernalia, and with a Cheeriyo-ho-ho off he goes!

Adorable jungle animals get ready for bed in this fun touch-and-feel format. All the baby animals in the jungle are getting ready to go to sleep, but not without a special bedtime kiss from their busy mummies. But when all the kisses get into a muddle, no-one will go to bed. This adorable board book is full of touch-and-feel surprises and gentle humour for toddlers.

The village people of Hodgeton are not happy with the new post master because he is so grumpy and impatient. They decide to call a protest meeting. However, Mr Harris proves that he is really a nice person.

Some hungry seagulls keep eating Mr. Grinling''s lunch but after several unsuccessful attempts Mrs. Grinling finally outwits the pesky gulls.

Picture story book for young children. Tatty Brown is afraid of the dark, until the Queen of the Night takes her on an unforgettable journey. The author''s other publications include ''The Lighthouse Keeper''s Lunch'' which was also illustrated by David Armitage.

The Grinlings are the very special guests at the lighthouse''s 200th birthday party. They dress up as pirates and prepare to have lots of swashbuckling fun. But when they take to the high seas, they have far more pirate adventures than they could ever have imagined.

Tony and Sam are not sure they''re going to enjoy their night camping in a tent. What will happen if they wake up in the middle of the night and need some help? Dad comes up with an ingenious idea - he ties a long piece of rope from the tent to his big toe, and tells the boys to tug on the rope if they need him. But instead of the boys using the rope, an owl rests on it; a cat sits on it; and the milkman moves it out of his way.... causing dad to have a very sleepless night!

Josie is fed up with being bossed by her father, mother and big sister Nicky. So when she is given a witch''s costume for her birthday, she decides to make vanishing spells for bossy people -- a plan which backfires and nearly spoils her birthday too!

Josie, tired of being bossed by everyone, gets a witch''s costume for her birthday and tries casting a few spells on her irritating family.