A hilarious picture book about of friendship and determination
- and that you're never too old to learn a new trick with
a bit of help from your friends!
Sea dogs like me are never too old to learn new tricks,
I just haven't found the perfect one yet.
Mr Grinling is bored and in desperate need of a new hobby.
He LOVES to eat but cooking is far too messy
for him, and when he tries birdwatching, rollerblading and flying
a kite... well, he just seems to end up getting into some sort of
trouble.
So what will he do?
Full of giggles and adventurous fun, rediscover the story of
the Lighthouse Keeper 45 years after it was first published
Teaches children about the value of determination and a bit of
help from your friends
Lush illustrations that capture the hilarity, warmth and adventure
on every page
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 11 in the The Lighthouse Keeper Series. See all The Lighthouse Keeper books here.
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Ronda Armitage trained as a primary school teacher but has been writing children's books for nearly thirty years. She is best known for the Lighthouse Keeper series, illustrated by her husband David Armitage. Originally from New Zealand, Ronda now lives in East Sussex.
Holly Swain is best known for Wanted! Have You Seen this Alligator?, which won the Stock
