The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

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This entertaining picture book about problem-solving is a great way to engage children's imaginations. One day a bunch of greedy seagull’s spot Mr Grinling’s scrumptious lunch making its way to him and decide to devour the lot! Children engage in the story and found the attempts of the husband and wife to stop the seagulls from eating the lunch to be very funny.

My children loved this in the 1980s, and I'm now enjoying being able to read it to my four-year-old grandson, who likes it as much as they did. We're thrilled to announce that rights to the full, 2-act version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang are now available without restrictions for performances scheduled to take place before 31st December 2023. The first in Pied Piper's new strand of work 'Story in a Suitcase;, for small studio theatres, festivals and libraries. In this Commas in a List Year 2 lesson pack inspired by 'The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch', children will firstly see what they can remember about the story with a short quiz about the main events.Following the success of Pied Piper Theatre’s Burglar Bill last year, this new two hander for very young children follows a similar format. There are so many cross- curricular ideas to explore with this book such as vocabulary building, problem solving, healthy eating, the seaside etc. Whilst on Inclusion week at a special school, I saw this book being used in a KS3 class of children who had moderate to severe disabilities. Ebony Feare is a deliciously charismatic tortoise, languorous with an impressive range of reptilian faces and stances and a resonant singing voice.

Both Mr and Mrs Grinling try various ways to assure the safe arrival of the lunch but the seagulls are always one step ahead. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

And every lunchtime, he tucks into a delicious and well-deserved packed lunch, lovingly prepared by his wife. It also provides an introduction to jobs and safety at sea, which could lead to a theme, sharing of children's own experiences or even a school trip.

David Armitage uses quite dark colours for his illustrations which work well for his atmospheric sea scenes. Everything you need to teach this exciting lesson is included in the pack including a detailed lesson plan, the engaging slideshow and all the printable resources and word banks you will need. Mr and Mrs Grinling are throwing a fancy-dress party to celebrate the lighthouse's 200th birthday and everyone is invited.This Lighthouse keepers lunch word mat is a great way of supporting young children with their creative writing and develop their understanding and ability to spell more complex words. As schools across the UK and Europe wind down for the Summer holidays we wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate the incredible teachers everywhere who make musical theatre happen year after year. One day some seagulls discover the lunch that is sent from his wife to the lighthouse and eat the whole lot. Your Year 2 class will then work in pairs to rehearse a cookery programme live from Mrs Grinling's kitchen!

I have so many fond memories of my Dad reading this to me and I was forever captivated by the beautiful illustrations and the witty storyline. The Story: Every day Mr Grinling, the lighthouse keeper, rows out to his lighthouse to clean the light. But Mr Grinling isn't the only one who enjoys it throughout the text the naughty seagulls are stealing Mr Grinling's food. Mr Grinling and his great-nephew, George, find themselves stranded in the lighthouse on a stormy Christmas night.The first of a whole series of 'Lighthouse Keeper' books, it does perhaps show its age: the idea of a wife making lunch for her husband is no longer socially equitable and the job of a lighthouse keeper is vastly more demanding than 'polishing the light' and coming home ashore in the evening. He diligently care for the lighthouse light and his life sends him the most delicious lunches everyday.