Add to researchRonda Armitage
Ronda Armitage
- Born
- New Zealand
- Genre
- Non-Fiction, Children
- Biography
Ronda Armitage was born in New Zealand.
She is the author of many books for children, including the well-loved Lighthouse Keeper series of stories, which tell of the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Grinling and their marmalade cat, Hamish. Most of her books are illustrated by her husband, David, who is an artist. She was a primary school teacher for several years, and is a trained counsellor, specialising in family therapy.
The Lighthouse Keepers's Lunch (1977) was her first published book and won the 1978 Esther Glen Award. Her latest books are A Very Strange Creature (2009), and The Lighthouse Keeper's Surprise (2009).
Ronda Armitage also writes non-fiction books as part of her family therapy work.
Bibliography
- 2009
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Surprise, illustrated by David Armitage, Scholastic
- 2009
- A Very Strange Creature, illustrated by Layn Marlow, Scholastic
- 2008
- The Bungle Jungle Bedtime Kiss, with Edward Eaves, Scholastic
- 2008
- Small Knight and George and the Royal Chocolate Cake, Orchard
- 2007
- The Lighthouse Keeper's New Friend, illustrated by David Armitage, Scholastic
- 2007
- Small Knight and George, illustrated by Arthur Robins, Orchard
- 2007
- A New Home for Pirate, illustrated by Holly Swain, Puffin
- 2003
- Violence in Society, Wayland
- 2002
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas, illustrated by David Armitage, Scholastic
- 2001
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Tea, illustrated by David Armitage, Scholastic
- 2000
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast, illustrated by David Armitage, Scholastic
- 1999
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Favourite Stories, contents: 'The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch'; 'The Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic'; 'The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat' - illustrated by David Armitage, Scholastic
- 1999
- Queen of the Night, illustrated by David Armitage, Scholastic
- 1999
- Family Violence, Wayland
- 1995
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1993
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1992
- Looking after Chocolates, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1992
- A Quarrel of Koalas, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1991
- Watch the Baby, Daisy, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1990
- When Dad did the Washing Up, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1989
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1987
- New Zealand, Wayland
- 1987
- Drinking, Wayland
- 1986
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1984
- Grandma goes Shopping, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1983
- One Moonlit Night, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1981
- Ice Creams for Rosie, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1980
- The Bossing of Josie, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1980
- The Birthday Spell, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1979
- Don't Forget Matilda!, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1978
- The Trouble with Mr. Harris, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
- 1977
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch, illustrated by David Armitage, Deutsch
Awards
- 1978
- Esther Glen Award (New Zealand), The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch
