Armitage, Ronda – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:48:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Armitage, Ronda – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 To the end of the world, far, far away https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/to-the-end-of-the-world-far-far-away/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/to-the-end-of-the-world-far-far-away/ To the end of the world, far, far away – it’s where Louis and his mother go to express their love.

When his mother gets cross, Louis decides to run away: “I’m going to the end of the world far, far away.” Playfully, dramatically, his mother describes how sad she would be to see him go. And we realize, “going away” is a game they both love to play.

This fantastical story articulates the depth and breadth of a mother’s love, and is filled with Victoria Turnbull’s rich, whimsical scenes full of wonder; scenes that will take children to the very ends of their imaginations.

]]> The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-lighthouse-keepers-lunch/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-lighthouse-keepers-lunch/

Rediscover your favourite Lighthouse Keeper picture book in this special 45th Anniversary Edition!

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr Grinling…

Mr Grinling LOVES his food, especially the scrumptious lunch Mrs Grinling sends him every day. 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?

  • Adventure, thrills and laughter on every page making it great fun for the whole family
  • Special 45th Anniversary Edition makes this the perfect gift for old and new fans of the series
  • Timeless story that generations of children have enjoyed
  • Lush illustrations that echo the warmth, fun and humour of the book

THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER – COLLECT THEM ALL!

  • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch
    • Picture book paperback
    • eBook
  • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Rescue
    • Picture book paperback
    • eBook
  • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Christmas
    • Picture book paperback
    • eBook
  • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Picnic
    • Picture book paperback
    • eBook
  • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cat
    • Picture book paperback
    • eBook
  • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Catastrophe
    • Picture book paperback
    • eBook
  • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Breakfast
    • Picture book paperback
    • eBook
  • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Tea
    • Picture book paperback
    • eBook
  • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mystery
    • Picture book paperback
    • eBook
      • ]]> The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mystery https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-lighthouse-keepers-mystery/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-lighthouse-keepers-mystery/ puzzling mystery on his hands: someone is dumping rubbish into the sea! His nephew George thinks it might be pirates... but could the culprit be someone closer to home?]]>

      Join your favourite lighthouse keeper in the newest picture book in the beloved classic series.

      Deep down below, all was not well. Lobster’s claw was caught in a baked-bean can.

      Shark had chewed an old lilo and now it was stuck in her sharp teeth.

      Mr Grinling has a puzzling mystery on his hands: someone is dumping rubbish into the sea! His nephew George thinks it might be pirates… but could the culprit be someone closer to home?

      • Charming addition to the Lighthouse Keeper’s series with an important message about saving the environment
      • Rediscover the magic of the Lighthouse Keeper series in Mr Grinling’s latest adventure
      • From the internationally best-selling author and illustrator duo, Ronda and David Armitage

    THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER – COLLECT THEM ALL!

    • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch
      • Picture book paperback
      • eBook
    • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Rescue
      • Picture book paperback
      • eBook
    • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Christmas  
      • Picture book paperback
      • eBook
    • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Picnic  
      • Picture book paperback
      • eBook
    • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cat  
      • Picture book paperback
      • eBook
    • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Catastrophe  
      • Picture book paperback
      • eBook
    • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Breakfast  
      • Picture book paperback
      • eBook
    • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Tea  
      • Picture book paperback
      • eBook
    • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mystery  
      • Picture book paperback
      • eBook
        • ]]> Lighthouse Keepers Lunch 40th Anniversar https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/lighthouse-keepers-lunch-40th-anniversar/ Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/lighthouse-keepers-lunch-40th-anniversar/ 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. 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. First published forty years ago, THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER’S LUNCH has become a modern picture book classic and is loved by children everywhere.

        ]]>                 Lighthouse Keepers Tea https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/lighthouse-keepers-tea/ Thu, 04 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/lighthouse-keepers-tea/ 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?]]>

        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

      THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER – COLLECT THEM ALL!

      • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch
        • Picture book paperback
        • eBook
      • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Rescue
        • Picture book paperback
        • eBook
      • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Christmas  
        • Picture book paperback
        • eBook
      • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Picnic  
        • Picture book paperback
        • eBook
      • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cat  
        • Picture book paperback
        • eBook
      • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Catastrophe  
        • Picture book paperback
        • eBook
      • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Breakfast  
        • Picture book paperback
        • eBook
      • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Tea  
        • Picture book paperback
        • eBook
      • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mystery  
        • Picture book paperback
        • eBook
          • ]]> Lighthouse Keepers Cat https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/lighthouse-keepers-cat/ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/lighthouse-keepers-cat/

          From the best-selling creators of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch, rediscover the fantastically fun picture book of Hamish the cat, loved by thousands.

          ‘Well, my quivering ginger whiskers,’ he thought, ‘We’ll see about that. Nobody starves the lighthouse cat.’

          Just like Mr Grinling, one of Hamish’s favourite things is food, especially his Star-gazy pie! So when he realises he’s going to be put on a diet, he runs away to find a new home.

          But the other cats and other homes aren’t as nice as Hamish thought they would be. Will he be able to find his way home?

          • A perfect gift for fans of the series, celebrating 45 years since the original book was released
          • Hilarious and fun adventure that will thrill parents and children alike
          • Great for animal lovers too!

        THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER – COLLECT THEM ALL!

        • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch
          • Picture book paperback
          • eBook
        • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Rescue
          • Picture book paperback
          • eBook
        • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Christmas  
          • Picture book paperback
          • eBook
        • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Picnic  
          • Picture book paperback
          • eBook
        • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cat  
          • Picture book paperback
          • eBook
        • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Catastrophe  
          • Picture book paperback
          • eBook
        • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Breakfast  
          • Picture book paperback
          • eBook
        • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Tea  
          • Picture book paperback
          • eBook
        • The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mystery  
          • Picture book paperback
          • eBook
            • ]]>