‘ Original, compulsive, uplifting: this is another triumph for Balen’ – Alex O’ Connell, The Times Children’s Book of the Week ‘ Balen’s best book yet: ambitious, funny, spirited, moving, heartfelt & bold all at once. She’s a force to be reckoned with’ – Ross Montgomery From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal 2022, comes a life-affirming story about blended families & learning to find room in your heart for new life & new love. Tom is still quiet & timid, even though his dad has been gone for nearly two years now. Zofia has a raging storm that makes her want to fight the whole world until she gets what she wants. And what she wants is for scaredy-cat Tom to get out of her life. Tom hates loud, unpredictable Zofia just as much, but he’s moving into Zofia’s house. Because his mum & Zofia’s dad are in love… & they’re having a baby. Tom & Zofia both wish the stupid baby had never happened. But then Tom’s mum gets ill, & it begins to look horribly like their wish might come true… A story of learning to trust, trying to let go & diving into the unknown with hope in your heart, with a stunning cover illustrated by CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Sydney Smith. ...

Nate & his mother are running away, hiding out in a dilapidated cottage in the middle of a dark forest. When Mum heads off for provisions, & then doesn’t return, Nate is left alone & afraid. But comfort can come from the most unexpected of places – a mysterious girl trying to solve a treasure hunt & the reappearance of an old friend. ...

The classic stories of the Lighthouse Keeper’s many adventures are now available as a vivid first reader full of tangles & chuckles. bookadventure 2016-7to 9 beach-reads 2016 bookadventurers-010716 isbc-handpicked ...

What will stop the greedy seagulls from stealing poor Mr Grinling’s snacks? Thirty copies of this classic children’s book to accompany Read & Respond: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch. primary-092016 readandrespond-0816 rrchildrens readandrespond-reading-collections reading 3for 2 summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie read-&-respond-2018 page-turners-reception piecorbettpageturners pm 19-offer ...

What will stop the greedy seagulls from stealing poor Mr Grinling’s snacks? Six copies of this classic children’s book to accompany Read & Respond: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch. primary-092016 readandrespond-0816 rrchildrens readandrespond-reading-collections reading 3for 2 summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie read-&-respond-2018 page-turners-reception piecorbettpageturners pm 19-offer ...

We have selected The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mystery as our Age 0-6 Book of the Month for May. The first book in this best-loved classic series for almost two decades, this story is ideal for reading aloud or reading together with your child. It follows classic character Mr Grinling & his friends as they try to find out who is dumping rubbish in the ocean near the lighthouse, bringing a topical conservation theme to a series renowned for thought-provoking plots. Packed with conversation starters, the book is perfect for discussing with young children in the classroom & at home, exploring issues of pollution & looking after our planet. Like all the Lighthouse Keeper books, the story builds thinking skills by encouraging children to observe small details, predict events & deduce what is happening – all in the context of a vivid & puzzling mystery story that curious young children will love. Supplied as a pack of six copies. ...

Hurray for a scrumptious seaside picnic made by the best cook in the world! But will the Lighthouse Keeper’s big appetite lead to big trouble… or a delicious outdoor surprise? editors-picks-0617 ...

Hamish, the lighthouse cat, is stuck up a tree far away from his cosy lighthouse home. & Mr Grinling & his great-nephew, George, are stuck in the lighthouse on Christmas Eve! Find out if they all get home safely in these two delightful Lighthouse Keeper stories, now in one handy B-format bind-up. ...

A fancy dress party is being held to celebrate the lighthouse’s 200th birthday, & the Grinlings are determined to dress up as pirates. But when a real crew of pirates appear, the Grinlings get a big surprise! Are the scurvy pirates all they seem – or is something fishy going on? ...

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