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Alison Lester's ABC
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A charming board book edition of Alison Lester's classic Australian alphabet book. Affectionate and funny, Alison Lester's ABC gives a vivid picture of a child's daily adventures.
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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.
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Alison Lester's ABC is praised for its vibrant illustrations and engaging approach to the alphabet, making it appealing to both children and adults. Reviewers appreciate the book's ability to capture young readers' attention through playful imagery and creative depictions of each letter. It is often highlighted as a delightful educational tool that cleverly combines learning with visual enjoyment.
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ISBN: 9781760296445
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Format: Board book
Date Published: 22 November 2017
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 218.0mm
Height: 166.0mm
Weight: 470g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Alison Lester grew up on a farm by the sea, and first rode a horse as a baby in her father's arms. Her picture books mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special. Alison is involved in many community art projects and spends part of every year travelling to remote Indigenous communities, using her books to help children and adults write and draw about their own lives.
In 2012, Alison became Australia's first Children's Book Laureate, a position she shared with Boori Monty Pryor. In 2016, she was awarded the Dromkeen Medal for her outstanding achievement in the creation of Australian children's and young adult literature, and in 2018 she became the first children's book writer to win the Melbourne Prize for Literature, for her outstanding contribution to Australian literature and cultural and intellectual life.
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