The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch
By Ronda Armitage
The Story
A lighthouse keeper's wife sends his lunch across the water by basket every day, but greedy seagulls keep swooping in to steal it before he can eat.
Why It's Special
For the kid who wants to know exactly how every gadget and gizmo works, this story turns a simple lunch delivery into a puzzle worth solving.
- Big idea: Real problems call for clever, homemade solutions — and the people who love us will keep trying until they find one.
- Vibes: Cosy, salty-aired, and quietly funny, with the rhythm of a seaside routine.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about clever inventions and problem-solving
- like seaside settings and lighthouses
- respond well to a predictable daily routine in a story
- are entertained by mischievous animals causing trouble
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think Mrs Grinling could invent to keep the seagulls away from the lunch basket?
- Imagination: If you were sending lunch across the water to someone, how would you do it?
- Real-life connection: Has a bird or animal ever tried to steal your food outside?
- Story details: What do you think Mrs Grinling packs in Mr Grinling's lunch basket?
