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Kissed by the Moon

By Alison Lester
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Kissed by the Moon by Alison Lester is a beautifully illustrated children's book that celebrates the natural world and the love parents feel as they wish for their child's happiness. It takes readers on a gentle journey through nature, highlighting its wonders and embracing the tranquil experiences under the moon's glow.
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If you cherish bedtime stories that celebrate the wonders of nature and the bond between a parent and child, this book may appeal to you. Its lyrical language and enchanting illustrations create a soothing tale perfect for young readers and their parents looking to share a gentle, nighttime read.

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A gorgeous board book edition of Alison Lester's timeless and much-loved picture book, Kissed by the Moon.

"Breathtaking." - Kids' Book Review

Indie Award-Winner Children's 2014

Prime Minister's Literary Awards - Shortlisted Children's Fiction 2014

CBCA Book of the Year Awards - Shortlisted Early Childhood 2014

Australian Book Industry Award - Shortlisted Book of the Year for Younger Children 2014

Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards - Shortlisted 0-3 Years 2014

May you, my baby, sleep softly at night, and when dawn lights the world, may you wake up to birdsong.

Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby's wonder at our beautiful world.

Perfect for bedtime or relaxation, this whimsical board book takes children on a peaceful and magical journey, where they will:

  • Delight in the calming embrace of security and comfort.
  • Discover the beauty of nature through lyrical language and breathtaking illustrations.
  • Ignite the imagination and inspire wonder of life and the natural world.
  • Be encouraged to show love and kindness to all living creatures.
  • Build early language and vocabulary skills with engaging storytelling.

Let Kissed by the Moon transport you and your little one to a world of enchantment, love, and infinite possibilities.

"I defy anyone to pick up this book and try not to think of a baby to whom it should be given - every baby's life will be enriched by it." - Kathy Kozlowski, Readings

Another classic from Alison Lester, the creator of many much-loved and award-winning picture books, including:

  • Are We There Yet?
  • I'm Green and I'm Grumpy!
  • Who's that Knocking?
  • Running with the Horses
  • One Small Island
  • Kissed by the Moon
  • Our Island
  • My Dog Bigsy
  • Sophie Scott Goes South

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143789758

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 September 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 207.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 28

Collections

Alison Lester Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

About the Author

Alison Lester is one of Australia's most popular and bestselling creators of children's books. Her picture books mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special. In a career spanning decades, Alison Lester has written many books, and won numerous prestigious awards, including the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Award for her much-loved classic Are We There Yet? and the CBCA Eve Pownall Book of the Year Award for One Small Island. Her much-loved picture books include Kissed by the Moon, Running with the Horses, Sophie Scott Goes South and My Dog Bigsy - to name just a few. Alison Lester became Australia's first Children's Book Laureate in 2012, a position shared with Boori Monty Pryor. In 2016, Alison was awarded the Dromkeen Medal for her outstanding achievement in the creation of Australian children's and young adult literature. Alison lives on a farm in the Victorian countryside. She spends part of each year travelling to schools around Australia, helping students and teachers develop their own stories.

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