The Lighthouse Keepers Lunch

Good - Usual signs of a well read book but good overall condition. May not be suitable as a present. Each month we recycle over 2.

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Shipped to over one million happy customers. We appreciate the impact a good book can have. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many go The Lighthouse Keeper Stories: The book pretty much look like a new Will Mrs Grinling think of a way to stop the greedy seagulls from stealing the lighthouse keeper's lunch? Registered in England - No: Search for Ideas and Resources. Videos Use these videos as the starting point for learning in your classroom!

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Be the first to ask a question about The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch. Lists with This Book. Nov 22, Ruth rated it really liked it Shelves: I would like somebody to make me that kind of lunch every day. I think this book would be good for getting the children to anticipate what might happen. I like the idea of lunch going out from the cottage to the lighthouse.

Another talking point that lighthouses are no longer manned, but are now automatic. A good story for a sea theme? Sep 24, Rory Wise rated it really liked it. An excellent whole-class read thanks to the large, captivating illustrations. An easy to follow plot, perfect for an end-of the day read to 30 tired year 3's! Nov 20, Mathew rated it really liked it Shelves: Every day, Mr Grinling rows out to the lighthouse to make sure everything is running smoothly and every day his wife, through the use of a rather ingenious cable system, sends him his rather lavish lunch peach surprise and a killer sandwich among other things.

That is until some well-named gulls see an opportunity for a free meal and begin to hijack the parcel. The presentation of the illustrations are a little odd in choice - some slightly blurry close-ups and odd angles but the Hamish's expr Every day, Mr Grinling rows out to the lighthouse to make sure everything is running smoothly and every day his wife, through the use of a rather ingenious cable system, sends him his rather lavish lunch peach surprise and a killer sandwich among other things.

The presentation of the illustrations are a little odd in choice - some slightly blurry close-ups and odd angles but the Hamish's expression had me in stitches throughout and I cannot but admit that I was smitten by the seagulls who seem to have popped off the old 'oh err missus postcards of the s. Grinling muses at the end. May 13, Alexandra Hammerton rated it liked it. A sweet book, that is easy to read. I read it to reception, they engaged with the book and found parts very funny.

The book is about a Lighthouse keeper who lives with his life in a cottage from the cliffs across from the lighthouse. He diligently care for the lighthouse light and his life sends him the most delicious lunches everyday. One day some seagulls discover the lunch that is sent from his wife to the lighthouse and eat the whole lot.

Both husband and wife work together to stop the seag A sweet book, that is easy to read. Both husband and wife work together to stop the seagulls from eating the lighthouse keepers lunch. 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.

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The text is very easy to read so older children could read the book independently. Jun 19, Donna Mcaleese added it. A beautiful series of books. We focused on the original named above, the plot is simple but unique, humorous and effective.

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch - Scholastic Kids' Club

Every day, Mr Grinling the lighthouse keeper cleans and polishes his light to make sure it shines brightly at night. And every lunchtime, he tucks into a delicious and well-deserved packed lunch, lovingly prepared by his wife. He encounters some very greedy seagulls who devour Mrs Grinling's homemade treats.

It i A beautiful series of books. It is indeed Mrs Grinling who puts this to an end with an ingenious idea of hot mustard sandwiches for that brazen bunch of birds.

My Yr 2 class loved drama and hot-seating with the characters from this book. We also wrote letters, designed post- cards, solved weight maths problems related to Mr Grinling's lunch basket, as well as various other art and geography coastal erosion activities that linked to the theme. Sep 19, Cleo Jones rated it it was amazing Shelves: One of my absolute favourite childhood stories!! 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. There are so many cross- curricular ideas to explore with this book such as vocabulary building, problem solving, healthy eating, the seaside etc.

Mr Grinling works tirelessly come wind or shine on his beloved lighthouse and his dedicated wife lovingly prepares delicious lunches for him. One day a greedy bu One of my absolute favourite childhood stories!! One day a greedy bunch of seaguls discover his delicious lunch and devour the whole lot.

Both Mr and Mrs Grinling try various ways to assure the safe arrival of the lunch but the seagulls are always one step ahead. Finally Mrs Grinling comes up with a cunning plan; mustard sandwiches. The seaguls stay well clear and Mr Grinling can once again enjoy his well earned lunch. As the cover states this is a modern classic. The bold and colourful illustrations take me right back to my childhood, and will put a smile on any child's face.

The Lighthouse Keepers Lunch

Grinling, the lighthouse keeper is a dedicated man. He spends his life tending the lighthouse. Grinling is just as dedicated. It could be argued that gender stereotypes are reinforced in this story, as it seems that Mrs. Grinling's role is to provide lunch for her husband and nothing more.

Given this, she does seem to e As the cover states this is a modern classic. Given this, she does seem to excel in the lunch making department. The only obstacle between Mr. Grinling and his delicious lunch are some pesky seagulls. I challenge anyone not to laugh at the hilarity that ensues Jun 29, Annie Cole rated it really liked it Shelves: I love the vocabulary that the children have adopted into their vernacular: The problem is real and the problem solving possibilities have no bounds. Mr Grinling needs his lunch.

My criticism falls on the outdated gender roles.