New Releases by Alison Lester

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 sounds. These bright, engaging board books are perfect for little hands -- collect the whole set!

Bestselling creators Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch share their fascination with Antarctica through a personally selected mix of their own and others'' work, from the early age of exploration through to the present day. 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''. This is a book for explorers and dreamers of all ages, and for anyone who wants to be inspired by the wonder of Antarctica.

Four Australian classics in one little library, from much-loved and bestselling author Alison Lester.

A special 30th anniversary edition in hardback of Alison Lester''s classic story of a country childhood. 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.

Alison Lester''s Magic Beach is an Australian classic. With 150 piece jigsaw.

Noni the Pony counts everything from her two friends to the cars going by, all the way to a million stars in the night sky.

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 will love the magic of the Twinkles!

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One clucky hen sitting on her eggs. Two new chicks on tiny little legs. Read along and count ... everything!

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.

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.

''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 a dog. Who could be so small and be alone on this remote beach? Biddy''s search takes her into wild secret country where she discovers the truth about a mysterious disappearance that happened many years ago. Alison Lester''s picture books are loved by families all around the world. In this gripping adventure story, set in the Australian bush she knows so well, she reveals herself as a born storyteller.

Tricky''s having a very bad day! Then Dad has an idea. Outside it''s wild, but there''s a lot to explore...

''Families like mine, which are a diverse mix, wholeheartedly appreciate [this book]'' - Children''s Book Council of Australia Reading Time Hello little babies Welcome to the world From the precious early days of a baby''s life to those first tentative steps, so much changes over a year ... A warm and tender picture book for families everywhere, from former Australian Children''s Laureate and author of Kissed by the Moon and Imagine. A Children''s Book Council of Australia Notable Book.

A little girl whose family runs a travelling show falls in love with some wild ponies...but what will she do when she realises they long to be set free? 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 and freedom, from Australia''s favourite picture book creator, Alison Lester.

Introducing Noni, the friendliest, funniest, and friskiest pony you’ll ever meet, in this delightful Classic Board Book! When Noni’s not racing and chasing with her best pals Dave Dog and Coco the Cat, she’s busy making sure they feel cozy and loved. Because Noni isn’t just heaps of fun—she’s a great friend, too. With its jaunty rhyme and bright, bold illustrations, this delightful Classic Board Book is sure to capture the imaginations and hearts of readers of all ages.

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. 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 crowds, but her favourite horse is a mare called Zelda - an old cab horse Nina often pats on her way home from school. When Nina''s world changes dramatically, she and her father have to flee from the city. Their journey over the mountains with Zelda and the stallions seems impossible, with danger at every turn. It will require all of Nina''s bravery, daring and faith in an extraordinary old horse.

Come on another adventure with Noni the Pony in this totally delightful rhyming story by the much-loved Alison Lester. You may have met Noni already in Noni the Pony and Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach.

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Noni the Pony and her friends help a lost wallaby joey find his family in this jaunty follow-up to Noni the Pony and Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach. Noni the Pony and her friends Dave Dog and Coco the Cat are headed out to spend the day roaming the hills near Waratah Bay. But then they meet a lost wallaby joey who needs help finding his family. So Noni, Dave, and Coco ask all of their animal friends, from koala to wombat to possum, if anyone has seen the wallaby family. Will they be able to help their new friend find his way home?

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. Squawk, neigh, quack, moo, baa, oink, cluck, purr, ruff ruff ruff! What a lot of noise! And all because of Bigsy!

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 Australia''s favorite picture-book creator, Alison Lester, comes a timeless book to share and to treasure.

Are your worries and fears getting way too big? Is your anxiety getting in the way of doing the things you want? Do you feel hopeless to take control of your worries? If you do, you''re not alone. Anxiety is a problem people have been facing since the age of cavemen! If you''re looking for a way to understand what is going on in your body and mind so you can take charge of that worry, then you''ve come to the right place! A psychotherapist, and self-proclaimed anxiety sufferer, Alison Lester shares her personal and professional wisdom in It''s Not a Saber Tooth: Understanding and Coping with Anxiety. Through metaphors, characters, and humor, she provides a child-friendly way to understand the science of anxiety and how we can work with our bodies and minds to create lasting change. In these pages you''ll learn: How our natural survival instinct can contribute to anxiety What we can do to get better at tolerating the distress of anxiety How to create change in both our minds and bodies to reduce anxiety This workbook is a tool designed for children and parents to work together at changing their experience with anxiety. Alison combines various techniques including ideas based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), two of the most widely used methods of treating anxiety in children and adolescents. The methods presented here are focused at doing more than just masking anxiety or treating symptoms; the goal is to create deep, internal, long-lasting change at the core of our children''s lives. If you are looking for REAL change, this is the book for you! ___________________________________________ This book is a gem! Alison has written a book that is useful, well written and very user friendly. Truly a unique combination in the overcrowded world of self-help workbooks. Alison masterfully guides you through important information and practical exercises that make sense out of the often confusing and distressing experience of anxiety. Rather than portraying anxiety as something that is wrong, she assures you that what you are dealing with is a normal condition that makes you feel abnormal. Alison clearly outlines exactly what anxiety is and offers practical steps to calm down the "saber-tooth." Her style is amazingly inviting, reassuring and direct. Alison has been there and offers powerful insights and tools to help you recognize, accept and hold you exactly as you are. Now!!! Get a pencil and follow the journey Alison has laid out. You will be glad you did! --Thomas Roberts, LCSW, LMFT, author of The Mindfulness Workbook: A Beginner''s Guide to Overcoming Fear and Embracing Compassion

ALISON LESTER: AUSTRALIA''S CHILDREN''S LAUREATE 2012-13 Only Dusty can ride the wild Snow Pony. And no one but Dusty will trust her. Three years of drought have reduced the Riley''s 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 beautiful brumby are tested as never before. ''Lester tells a gripping yarn, brimming with classic pictures. Dusty emerges as a true mountain girl with a new friend who can match her in courage.'' Australian Book Review

It’s beach time for a playful pony and her friends in this lighthearted celebration of friendship and loyalty from the author of Noni the Pony, which The New York Times called “an unabashedly sweet and simple tale about a happy pony…related in laid-back couplets that work perfectly for young children.” Noni the Pony and her friends are off to the beach! Their playful day is going swimmingly—until Dave Dog follows a whale a bit too far out to sea. Luckily, Noni is there to rescue the poor pup and bring him back to safety…and back to the fun!

Alison Lester is one of Australia''s most popular author-illustrators. She has written and illustrated many picture books for children, including the multi-award-winning, bestselling ARE WE THERE YET''. Alison grew up on a farm overlooking the sea and first rode a horse as a baby in her father''s arms. She still lives in country Victoria and rides her horse, Woollyfoot, whenever she can.

In this delightful collection of four rhyming stories, Alison Lester shares the joy of all the things little children can do in a day. Includes the previously published board books Bibs and Boots, Bumping and Bouncing, Crashing and Splashing, Happy and Sad.