New Releases by Alison Lester

Inspired by Alison Lester''s much-loved classic, this is the book of the film by Paper Planes creator Robert Connolly, featuring the work of eleven world-class animators plus live action stills, with illustrations and verses from the original book. 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 shed their scales. The dreams of these children are limitless and the magic of the beach will be in their hearts forever. Alison Lester''s Magic Beach has been in print for over 35 years and is now brought to life by eleven world-class animators: Emma Kelly, Susan Danta, Lee Whitmore, Anthony Lucas, Kathy Sarpi, Eddie White, Simon Rippingale, Pierce Davison, Marieka Walsh, Susie Shapones and Jake Duczynski. Featuring an incredible range of artwork in tribute to an enduring Australian classic, Stories from Magic Beach is a perfect keepsake.

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!

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.

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!

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.

''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.

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.

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.

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?

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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!

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. Ages 0-5.

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

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.

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 adults around the world. Magic Beach, Imagine, My Farm and Are we there yet? are Australian classics.

Our island lies beneath a big blue sky, surrounded by the turquoise sea. Turtles glide through the clear salt water, and dugongs graze on banks of seagrass. The children of Mornington Island explore their home in words and pictures.

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

What sounds do night animals make? I see a snowy owl against the inky blue. What do you say, snowy owl? Hoot, hoot, hoot! Hoot 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!

What sound do marine animals make? I see a pretty penguin sliding like a flash. What do you say, pretty penguin? Splash, splash, splash! Splash 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!

Red as a rocket, or an apple in my pocket.

Nine year-old Sophie Scott embarks on a mission to Antarctica aboard an icebreaker and documents her adventure in a diary of its natural wonders.

With rhyming text, describes how various animals move and behave.