New Releases 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... 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.

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?

There''s a lighthouse emergency! Hamish the cat is locked inside the lighthouse! And not just that - if Mr and Mrs Grinling can''t get the door open, then who will turn on the light to warn the ships in the bay? This calls for a clever rescue plan... but will they get there in time?

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.

A swashbuckling tale, perfect for both brave little pirates and brave little knights - a winning combination! 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? 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.

"Small Knight and George the dragon are off on a quest to rescue the world''s biggest chocolate cake. But will the wild hungry robber-brigands give up the stolen cake without a fight?"--Page 2 of cover.

In The Lighthouse Keeper''s catastrophe Hamish the cat gets locked inside the lighthouse. Mr Grinling has an ingenious solution. In The Lighthouse Keeper''s rescue poor Mr Grinling is in trouble with the lighthouse inspectors.

Will Mr Grinling ever learn to surf? And will the Grinlings escape their pirate captors? Find out in these two charming Lighthouse Keeper tales. Contains: The Lighthouse Keeper''s Tea and Lighthouse Keeper''s Breakfast.

Another scrumptious offering from the Lighthouse Keeper team! Mrs Grinling is the best cook in the world and Mr Grinling likes nothing better than to taste her delicious treats. But when he overindulges at the village picnic, he finds himself in a pickle and suddenly wishes he hadn''t eaten quite so much.

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.

Will Mrs Grinling will ever stop the greedy seagulls eating the lighthouse keeper''s lunch? And will greedy Mr Grinling ever stop snacking? Find out in these two charming Lighthouse Keeper classics, now in one fantastic, B-format bind-up.

''Shiver me timbers!'' Pirate Jed is not happy . . . Imagine a pirate who feels seasick all the time. That''s Pirate Jed! Fed up with bobbing around on the rollicking, rolling sea, he decides to pack up his pirate paraphernalia and heads off in search of a home on land. His adventures take him on a journey where he meets a whole cast of animal characters, desperate for his help, and they all join in his search for a new home. Finally they meet Farmer Ted who is fed up with life on dry land - so he and Jed decide to swap! So, with a cheeriyo-ho-ho, Pirate Jed and his new friends have a perfect new home! A gentle adventure about friendship, fun and finding your place.

It''s Christmas Eve. A storm is raging and Mr Grinling and his great-nephew, George, are stranded at the lighthouse. Imagine - a Christmas with no Mrs Grinling, no food and no presents! After all, how is Father Christmas going to find them? A final story about the much-loved Grinlings, whose mishaps and adventures have been delighting children for over twenty-five years.

Mr. Grinling is bored, now that he only works part-time at the lighthouse. After trying everything from cooking to roller blading, he discovers that surfing is what he wants to do most. But first, he must learn how to swim.

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.

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.

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.

Flora loves strawberries and red is her favourite colour. She wants a strawberry-red birthday party: strawberry sandwiches, strawberry sausages, strawberry crisps, and a strawberry birthday cake. Suggested level: junior.

Matilda and Harry go shopping for new shoes with their mother who has her own particular way of dealing with the two koalas when they quarrel. Suggested level: preschool, juniors.

When dad did the washing, Joss put in his red tracksuit and everything came out pink.

An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of this island country in the Southwest Pacific Ocean.

Oma gaat boodschappen doen, maar wordt onderweg afgeleid door allerlei verbazingwekkende zaken als een krokodil en een trimpak. Prentenboek met herhalingseffecten en grote, gedetailleerde platen in vrolijke kleuren. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

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!

Although she and her father carefully plan a trip to the grocery store, Granny''s house, and the beach for a picnic, Matilda Bear always seems to forget something

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.