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
2012
Small Knight and George and the Pirates
2012
Wave the Flag and Blow the Whistle
2009
A Very Strange Creature
2009
The Lighthouse Keeper's Surprise
2008
The Bungle Jungle Bedtime Kiss
2008
Small Knight and George and the Royal Chocolate Cake
2007
Small Knight and George
2007
A New Home for Pirate
2007
The Lighthouse Keeper's New Friend
2002
The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas
2001
The Lighthouse Keeper's Tea
2000
The Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast
1999
The Lighthouse Keeper's Favourite Stories
1995
The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat
1993
The Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic
1992
Looking after Chocolates
1991
Watch the Baby, Daisy
1990
When Dad did the Washing Up
1989
The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue
1986
The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe
1984
Grandma goes Shopping
1981
Ice Creams for Rosie
1980
The Bossing of Josie
1979
Don't Forget Matilda!
1978
The Trouble with Mr. Harris
1977
The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch
Awards
2013
Coventry Inspiration Book Awards
1978
Esther Glen Award (New Zealand)