Most Popular Books by Alison Lester

An affectionate and funny recollection of a memorable year on an Australian farm. This unusual picture book gives a vivid glimpse of life on the land.

Poetry. Moving from the Enlightenment science of natural history to the contemporary science of global warming, LIGHT LIGHT is a provocative engagement with the technologies and languages that shape discourses of knowing. It bridges the histories of botany, empire, and mind to take up the claim of "objectivity" as the dissolution of a discrete self and thus explores the mind''s movement toward and with the world. The poems in LIGHT LIGHT range from the epigrammatic to the experimental, from the narrative to the lyric, consistently exploring the way language captures the undulation of a mind''s working, how that rhythm becomes the embodiment of thought, and how that embodiment forms a politics engaged with the environment and its increasing alterations."LIGHT LIGHT puts the hive back in the archive, the source in the resource. Through Joosten''s miraculous mode of attending, through this mind that ''grounds sound to seed, '' we are elemented--''The mind is a mood of electricity, warmth, water, and wind.'' We are given a mode of attending that is precarious, is an enactment of the precariousness we are and, with consequence, institute. Each thing this attention falls upon ''is a source of thought, not its object.'' So everything is light once we learn to see by it. To honor the field we should ''leave the field, '' but this book we should never leave."--Jane Gregory"A concordance that emerges as material, thought, and material thought, Julie Joosten''s LIGHT LIGHT is a most beautiful and rare breed: as if H.D.''s Sea Garden mated with Erasmus Darwins The Loves of the Plants. ''I was to guard the valley, name it, speak to it by name, '' Joosten writes. Hers is a haunting lament. It is what love is. What could be more necessary at this time on this planet?"--Cara Benson

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!

ALISON LESTER: AUSTRALIA''S CHILDREN''S LAUREATE 2012-13 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 Lester''s world, it seems that both the real and the imagined have a magic all their own - the magic of life enjoyed to the fullest.'' The Horn Book

Children see the shadows of knockers on their door ; and when the door is opened, the shadow''s form is not so scary.

Talk to the wild animals with Alison Lester.

From much-loved author and illustrator Alison Lester come these new and exciting animal books designed especially for 0-3 year olds. Little babies will respond to the rhythm of the text and the simple, colourful images, while toddlers will love joining in to make their own animal noises.

A ''big-book'' edition of Alison Lester''s all-time favourite Australian beach book, perfect for library and classroom storytimes.

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

''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.

Prolonged drought has strained Dusty''s ranching family to the breaking point, but she finds consolation with her wild and beautiful horse.

In Strange Angels, Dru Anderson has what her grandmother called "the touch." (Comes in handy when you''re traveling from town to town with your dad, hunting ghosts, suckers, wulfen, and the occasional zombie.) Then her dad turns up dead--but still walking--and Dru knows she''s next. Even worse, she''s got two guys hungry for her affections, and they''re not about to let the fiercely independent Dru go it alone. Will Dru discover just how special she really is before coming face-to-fang with whatever--or whoever-- is hunting her?

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.

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.

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!

Grace recounts how she, her parents, and her brothers spent an entire winter travelling completely around Australia in a camper.

Ruby''s blanket takes her on a night flight to an island where she performs an act of great bravery.

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!

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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This delightful board book from popular author-illustrator Alison Lester is perfect for little children discovering the world around them. Have fun counting and learning new words together.

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. In this lyrical celebration of place, the children of Mornington Islandexplore theirhome in words and pictures. This is a collaboration withmuch-loved children''s picture-book creators authors Alison Lester and ElizabethHoney. All royalties from Our Island and one dollar from the sale of each copy are donated to Mornington Island State School to fund art projects in the community.

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

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.

Each child in a group is different in a special way -- when eating or at play, while shopping, and in bedtime routines.

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!

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!

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.

When Ernie leaves the city and goes to live in Arnhem Land, he sends letters to his old classmates describing the activities of his new friends.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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 of the small hurdles and accomplishments of childhood, featuring the familiar cast of characters from the CLIVE EATS ALLIGATORS series. With humour and charm, Alison Lester depicts the children as they grow from age one to seven, each in their own special way. A lively, interactive book that incorporates easy counting skills and a memory game, WHEN FRANK WAS FOUR will have kids laughing at their own unique moments.

Two children stay with their grandmother, and discover the answer to a family mystery that started long ago in South America. Includes the words and music to a song. Picture book format. Ages 6-10.

First published in 1989 and named as an Honour Book in the 1990 Australian Children''s Picture Book of the Year Awards, this colourful picture story for young children tells of Wild and Woolly ''s long and eventful journey home from the North Pole. The author'' s other publications include ''Clive Eats Alligators'' and ''Rosie Sips Spiders''.