Alison Lester

Go on an extraordinary journey with Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch, two of Australia's most celebrated creators, as they share their reflections on Antarctica: sketches, writing, paintings, journal entries, their own and others'. Into the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica is a book for explorers and dreamers of all ages, and for anyone who wants to be inspired by the wonder...

'Biddy, I'm sorry, we're going to have to leave her.' 'What?' Biddy struggled out of the quicksand. 'You can't leave her! The tide's coming in. She'll drown!'But the pony is trapped and Biddy is forced to go on without her. Next day the only signs of Bella are hoofprints in the sand with small footprints and the paw marks of...

Matilda loves staying at Grandma Lucky's, riding Luna in the front paddock and playing with the painted ponies in their carved wooden wagon. The gold palomino, the chestnut, the bay,the pinto, the brown and the dappley grey.One day, Lucky tells Matilda about when she was a little girl and the real ponies were her friends...A big, beautiful story about friendship...

One day Wild and Woolly dug such a big hole in their sandpit that when they fell into it, they came out at the North Pole. Immediately they set out on the journey home...Visiting the houses of the most interesting characters along the way.

What makes you laugh or cry? Have you any secrets? How do you earn your pocket money? Your favourite children from the Clive Eats Alligators series share their feelings in this wonderful book. Applauding individuality, Tessa Snaps Snakes will incite questions and comments from young audiences. Children will delight in Alison Lester s cheerful artwork and simple text that is...

Ten children find themselves on a Magic Beach of their imagination. They explore caves, build giant sandcastles, poke around rock pools and converse with sea animals. They dive with horses in the waves and play with magical underwater creatures. Sandcastles are built and destroyed in terrible wars. Pirates smuggle treasure into caves. And Dreamtime serpents fly through the sky and...

I'm going to Antarctica and I can't wait! Sophie Scott is only nine years old, but she's going to Antarctica on an icebreaker with her dad, the ship's captain. During the voyage to Mawson Station and back, Sophie keeps a diary. She sees icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. She makes new friends, experiences the southern lights and even becomes stranded...

I'm going to Antarctica and I can't wait! Sophie Scott is only nine years old, but she's going to Antarctica on an icebreaker with her dad, the ship's captain. During the voyage to Mawson Station and back, Sophie keeps a diary. She sees icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. She makes new friends, experiences the southern lights and even becomes stranded...

What sounds do Australian animals make? I see a grey koala with gum leaves in her paw. What do you say, grey koala? Snore, snore, snore!Snore is part of a delightful series by bestselling author-illustrator Alison Lester. Babies will respond to the rhyming text and the simple, colourful images, while toddlers will love joining in to make their own animal...

Splash into summer with this glorious love letter to the seasons. Combining Jane Godwin's sparkling text and Alison Lester's whimsical watercolours, Sing Me the Summer celebrates those precious everyday moments that stay with us forever.

Can you run like a rabbit? Can you jump like a frog? Or laze like a lizard stretched out on a log? Yes, you can! Read along and do all the actions.

When Ruby was a baby, her mother made her a beautiful patchwork quilt to keep her safe and warm. But Ruby's quilt also has the special ability to take her on a magical adventure where Ruby must defeat the scary serpent that is terrorising a local island's inhabitants. Join Ruby and Besty on this fantastic adventure, lovingly illustrated by the...

When Clive eats fried rice and Tessa has Bombe Alaska, Rosie sips spiders. Here is the delightful group of children you met in Clive Eats Alligators who all dream of what it will be like when they grow up in their own special way. Applauding individuality, Rosie Sips Spiders will incite questions and comments from young audiences. Children will delight...

One Clucky Hen by Alison Lester takes young readers on an enchanting journey with a counting theme sure to delight. Join the adventures of one clucky hen as she nurtures her eggs. Explore the story as: One clucky hen sits on her eggs. Two new chicks appear on tiny little legs. Encourage children to read along and count everything in...

SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood, 2019 Noni the Pony heads out for the day, to roam the green hills behind Waratah Bay. As she and her friends wander down a green trail, they meet someone small with a very long tail. Can they help the lost baby wallaby find the way home? Alison Lester's books are favourites...

SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood, 2019 Noni the Pony heads out for the day, to roam the green hills behind Waratah Bay. As she and her friends wander down a green trail, they meet someone small with a very long tail. Can they help the lost baby wallaby find the way home? Alison Lester's books are favourites...

Noni the Pony loves to play! Read the story and use the magnets to create games for Noni and her friends. From national treasure Alison Lester. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

Noni the pony is friendly and funny. Her shimmering tail is the colour of honey. She lives on a farm at Waratah Bay, and likes eating apples and carrots and hay. Would you like to meet Noni? She loves to entertain the cows and play with the hens and the ducks, and her best friends are Dave Dog and Coco...

HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood, 2015 Noni the Pony is friendly and funny. She loves going down to the beach when it's sunny. With her two very best friends, Dave Dog and Coco the Cat, and the cows from next door, it's going to be a wonderful day. Alison Lester's books are favourites with children and...

Noni the Pony stands under one tree, and watches her two friends dance by the sea. She gives three speckled hens a ride up the hill... Come on another adventure with Noni in this delightful rhyming story. Alison Lester's books are favourites with children and adults around the world. Magic Beach, Imagine, My Farm and Noni the Pony are Australian...

Noni the Pony stands under one tree, and watches her two friends dance by the sea. She gives three speckled hens a ride up the hill... Come on another adventure with Noni in this delightful rhyming story. Alison Lester's books are favourites with children and adults around the world. Magic Beach, Imagine, My Farm, and Noni the Pony are Australian...

Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach by Alison Lester is a delightful adventure featuring Noni, the friendly and funny pony. She loves going down to the beach when it's sunny. Accompanied by her two very best friends, Dave Dog and Coco the Cat, and joined by the cows from next door, Noni knows it's going to be a wonderful...

Alison Lester grew up on a farm by the sea. This is her story of a memorable year, the year of the palomino pony, told with child-like mischief and humour. Affectionate, funny and full of adventure, My Farm paints a vivid picture of a child's life on the farm.

Monster Party is an explosion of fun and pure joy. Children will love the hilarious, naughty desert monsters who come out of the ground to have a party on Dora Lake. Eating chips and monster cake, they go galumphing all over the place with a drum and a bass! Of all shapes and sizes, these monsters create havoc for the...

Imagine a perfect beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasure, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars. Come to Magic Beach, where adventure begins! Celebrate the 35th anniversary of this long-standing family favourite, by bestselling author Alison Lester.

Whenever we stayed at Grandmother's house, we always slept in Isabella's Bed. It stood in the attic with all the other things from South America. Who is the mysterious Isabella Grandmother talks about? And why won't Grandmother look through the sandalwood chest with her grandchildren? When Isabella's Bed flies off into the night, and takes the children with it, the...

Who are the creatures in the dress-up cupboard? Full of surprises, this warm and funny book will delight young children as they turn the page to discover who is hiding behind each door.

Imagine 30th Anniversary Edition by Alison Lester invites you to immerse yourself in a world of wonder. Picture yourself deep in the jungle, under the sea, in a land of ice and snow, on a farm, in the moonlit bush, on an African plain, or in a prehistoric swamp. Then, turn the page to discover all the animals living there....

Horse Crazy! The Complete Adventures of Bonnie and Sam by Alison Lester and Roland Harvey follows the adventures of two best friends who share an unbreakable bond with horses. Bonnie and Sam have an extraordinary connection with these magnificent creatures. Whenever Bonnie whispers to them, the horses listen and understand, while Sam can always tell if they need a drink,...

Can you growl like a tiger,If you're wide awake and jumpy? Can you rumble like a lion,If you're tired and grumpy? Yes, you can! Read along and make all the sounds. Growl Like a Tiger by Alison Lester invites young readers to join in and express themselves through animal sounds. It's a delightful and interactive story that encourages fun and...

Imagine an Australian children's classic. Imagine yourself deep in the jungle, under the sea, in a land of ice and snow, on a farm, in the moonlit bush, on an African plain, in a prehistoric swamp. Then turn the page and find all the animals living there. A wonderful introduction to the natural world with intricate pictures to explore again...

While Frank eats muesli for breakfast and Rosie enjoys eggs and bacon, Clive prefers to eat alligators. Here is a group of children who all dare to be different in their own special way. Applauding individuality, Clive Eats Alligators will incite questions and comments from young audiences. Children will delight in Alison Lester's cheerful artwork and simple text that is...

Four incredible worlds by Alison Lester are presented together in this very sweet mini library format. Imagine a perfect beach where you can splash through the waves, make sandcastles, explore rock-pools, and build a bonfire under the stars. Come to Magic Beach, where adventure begins. Imagine yourself deep in the jungle, under the sea, in a land of ice and...

What does Clive do at the park? How does Rosie celebrate? Where does Celeste go in her dreams? Follow everybody's favourite children as they go out into the world. Children will have fun asking themselves what their favourite activities are while following the adventures of Frank, Clive, Nicky, Tessa, Ernie, Rosie, and Celeste. Each character enjoys some fun activity, such...

Alison Lester started drawing horses when she was a little girl, and she has been making pictures ever since. Her affectionate illustrations of birds, animals, plants, and people celebrate the wonderful world around us. In her introduction, Alison recalls getting into trouble for doodling on books, walls, and tablecloths without realising she was doing it. She gives tips on how...

Have fun with letters, discover new words, join in the adventures of Alice and Aldo, and find all kinds of surprising and familiar things in this glorious alphabet book. When referencing Alison Lester's ABC, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as clean HTML, use your best judgement for adjusting or adding appropriate tags for paragraphs,...

Have fun with letters, discover new words, join in the adventures of Alice and Aldo, and find all kinds of surprising and familiar things in Alison Lester's ABC, Alison Lester's glorious alphabet book.

A hungry crocodile (Yirrikipayi) goes looking for food, but everything that looks tempting seems to have a good excuse for why he wouldn't like it—'No way, Yirrikipayi, you're not eating me today.' Written in English and Tiwi, No Way Yirrikipayi is one of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation's most popular books. The stunning illustrations combined with a cheeky rhyming text have...

Baby Days is the perfect collection for little children who are discovering a world of things they love to do. Bibs and Boots, Bumping and Bouncing, Crashing and Splashing, Happy and Sad. By the much-loved and bestselling picture-book creator Alison Lester, these four classic stories have delighted children and parents for many years.

Much-loved children's picture-book authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey collaborate on this lyrical celebration of place, where the children of Mornington Island explore their home in words and pictures. Our Island is a true celebration of native Australian life, trembling with power and subtlety according to CBCA Reading Time. Our island lies beneath a big blue sky, surrounded by the...

Macquarie Island lies in the Southern Ocean, between Antarctica and New Zealand. A speck of green in the vast, windswept sea, it is a haven for many creatures that live above and below the waves. In One Small Island, Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch bring us the story of this remote and precious World Heritage Site. Together they explore the...

A beautiful, award-winning picture book by much-loved children's book creators Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch about the remote and precious World Heritage site, Macquarie Island, and the battle to save it from environmental destruction. A book of importance and hope, this is a must-have book for schools, libraries, and of course, the bookshelf of every Australian child. Kids' Book Review...

Meet my dog Bigsy. He's only small, but everyone knows he's the boss. Each morning he visits the animals on the farm. Squawk, neigh, quack, moo, baa, oink, cluck, purr, ruff ruff ruff! What a lot of noise! And all because of Bigsy! From Australia's favourite picture-book creator, comes this energetic story about a little dog who causes a big...

From Australia's favourite picture-book creator, Alison Lester, comes this energetic story about a little dog who causes a big commotion. Now in a gorgeous board book edition. Meet my dog Bigsy. He's only small, but everyone knows he's the boss. Each morning he visits the animals on the farm. "quawk, neigh, quack, moo, baa, oink, cluck, purr, ruff ruff ruff!"...

What sounds do farm animals make? I see a curious cow, her calf is staring too. What do you say, curious cow? Moo Moo Moo! Moo is part of a delightful series by bestselling author-illustrator Alison Lester. Babies will respond to the rhyming text and the simple, colourful images, while toddlers will love joining in to make their own animal...

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...

A Tiny Light is the perfect bedtime story from Australia's most loved picture book creator. When you go to bed tonight, be sure to leave a tiny light so Twinkles in the Milky Way can find you when they come to play... This gentle story offers both wonder and comfort, and feels like a reassuring hug at bedtime. Children everywhere...

Imagine a beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasure, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars. Come to Magic Beach, where adventure begins... Magic Beach is a long-standing favourite with Australian children.

A fabulous lift-the-flap book from one of Australia's most loved picture book creators, Alison Lester, adapting her classic book Are We There Yet? I spy with my little eye something beginning with ... Join Grace and their family as they travel around Australia in this lift-the-flap version of Alison Lester's much-loved, classic book, Are We There Yet? Specially adapted for...

A beautiful foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Alison Lester's classic and bestselling picture book about a family's road trip around Australia. CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL 2005 PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole winter term....

Visit a perfect beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, build sandcastles, beachcomb, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars. Visit Magic Beach, where adventure begins... Magic Beach - a long-standing favourite with Australian children.

The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole winter term. Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. A warm, heartfelt story based on an actual journey undertaken by the much-loved, award-winning author and illustrator, Alison Lester. Are We There...

Alison Lester grew up on a farm by the sea in eastern Victoria. My Farm is her story of a memorable year, the year she got a palomino pony for Christmas. Trick-riding horses, mustering cattle, training the dog, competing at the local show, feeding calves, picking mushrooms, raising a baby wombat, building cubbies, cutting hay, swimming ponies in the dam,...

Only Dusty can ride the Snow Pony. And no one but Dusty will trust her. Two years of drought have reduced the Rileys' farm to a dirt patch and strained the family to breaking point. A trip to the mountains to muster their cattle promises a fresh start, but sudden violence erupts into the peaceful landscape. Now Dusty and her...

Would you like to meet Noni? She's the friendliest pony. She lives on a farm overlooking the sea and loves to play with her best friends, Dave Dog and Coco the Cat. Noni the Pony is a delightful tale of friendship and fun, perfect for young readers.

Here is the story of a very noisy baby.She could bellow like a buffaloAnd roar like a lionAnd howl like a wolf for a very long time.The baby loves to make all kinds of sounds. She's really very loud.But when some animals in the town go missing, can the very noisy baby help?

Poor Tricky! Nothing is going right for him. Milk spills, pyjama buttons won't work, his little sister wrecks their game, and when he tries to help out, everything gets worse.Tricky's having a very bad day!Then Dad has an idea. Outside it's wild, but there's a lot to explore...From Australia's favourite picture-book creator comes a warm and funny story about the...

When Frank was four he ate three bags of candy fish. Nicky cut off her braid. Tessa dressed up the cat. Ernie started wearing glasses. Clive took off his training wheels. And Rosie s pony arrived on Christmas morning. But Celeste danced in her first ballet and received a standing ovation. What did you do? Here is a cheerful scrapbook...

A young girl's faith in an extraordinary old horse makes this an unforgettable story of courage, adventure and friendship. From one of Australia's most-loved children's book creators comes this classic story of adventure that will be treasured by young readers everywhere. Running with the Horses is a captivating tale that combines excitement and heartfelt moments, celebrating the power of belief...

Who's that knocking at our front door? Can you guess? Full of surprises, this warm and funny book will delight young children as they open the door to discover who has come to visit. Another classic from Alison Lester, the creator of many much-loved and award-winning picture books, including Are We There Yet?.

Imagine a perfect beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasure, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars. Come to Magic Beach, where adventure begins... Magic Beach is a long-standing favourite with Australian children. This beautiful book and jigsaw package will provide hours...

Who would you be?On a Stormy Night at Sea, in the Wild West, under the Big Top, in the Frozen North, in a Transylvanian Castle, beyond the Milky Way, in a Steaming Jungle...Choose a character, turn the page and find out what happens! An exciting book of wild adventures from Alison Lester, beloved by Australian families for over twenty-five years....

In a little pink house on the edge of the town, lived a baby who made some unusual sounds. She could bellow like a buffalo, roar like a lion, and howl like a wolf for a very long time. The baby certainly makes a lot of noise, but can she help when some animals go missing? Find out in this...

Would you like to meet Noni? She's the friendliest pony. She lives on a farm overlooking the sea and loves to play with her best friends Dave Dog and Coco the Cat. And now she is fifteen years old! Celebrate Noni's anniversary with this beautiful hardback edition. Alison Lester's books are favourites with children and adults all around the world,...

If you could travel wherever you choose,to worlds imagined and new, where are the places that you'd like to go and what in the world would you do? Take a journey through words and drawings in this magical adventure as the children of the Royal Children's Hospital wonder where everyone at the hospital might go - the doctors, the nurses,...

"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. From much-loved Australian Children's Laureate Alison Lester comes a timeless book to share and to treasure.

A beautiful board book and snuggly blanket gift set of beloved Australian Children's Laureate Alison Lester's timeless classic, Kissed by the Moon - the perfect gift for a new baby. The perfect gift for a new baby. A beautifully produced board book edition of beloved children's book creator Alison Lester's classic, Kissed by the Moon, packaged in a quality gift...

LONG-LISTED: 2020 ABIA's, Children's Picture Book of the YearLONG-LISTED: 2020 Indie Book Awards, Indie Book of the Year Children's categorySHORT-LISTED: 2020 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, Five to Eight Years categoryMatilda loves staying at Grandma Lucky's, riding Luna in the front paddock and playing with the painted ponies in their carved wooden wagon.The gold palomino, the chestnut,...

Would you like to meet Noni? She's the nicest pony. She loves to entertain the cows and hens and ducks on the farm by the sea. And play hide and seek with her best friends Dave Dog and Coco the Cat. Noni the Pony is a delightful tale about the adventures of a charming pony and her beloved animal friends....

When Ernie goes to live in an Aboriginal community in northern Australia, the people, climate, plants and animals are all new to him. Here are his letters to Clive, Nicky, Rosie, Frank, Tessa and Celeste, describing the life he discovers with his new friends in their wild and beautiful land. Alison Lester visited Arnhem Land in 1996 and 1997 as...

Imagine yourself deep in the jungle, under the sea, in a land of ice and snow, on a farm, in the moonlit bush, on an African plain, in a prehistoric swamp, then turn the page and find all the animals living there. A wonderful introduction to the natural world with intricate pictures to explore again and again, and a key...

Green as a Bean: Green as a bean, or a grasshopper, or bug. Red as a rocket, or an apple in my pocket. Read along and name all the colours.

Imagine is an Australian children's classic. Imagine yourself deep in the jungle, under the sea, in a land of ice and snow, on a farm, in the moonlit bush, on an African plain, in a prehistoric swamp. Then turn the page and find all the animals living there.

From one of Australia's best-loved children's book creators comes a beautiful new edition of this unforgettable story of courage, adventure and friendship. Australian Book Design Awards- Best Designed Children's Book Winner 2020 Nina lives with her father above the palace stables at the Royal Academy of Dancing Horses. She loves watching the famous white stallions as they parade for the...

Alison Lester was Children's Laureate 2012 - 2013. Imagine a beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasure, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars. Come to Magic Beach, where adventure begins... The perfect gift! Magic Beach is a long-standing favourite with Australian...