Deze auteur richt zich op schrijven dat de menselijke ervaring diepgaand verkent. Hun werken staan bekend om inzichtelijke verkenningen van de complexiteit van relaties en het innerlijke leven van personages. Door een uitgesproken literaire stijl vangen ze subtiele nuances van emotie en gedachten die resoneren bij lezers. Hun schrijven dient als een uitnodiging om na te denken over het leven en de wereld om ons heen.
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.
Noni is the nicest pony any little child could ever hope to meet. A delightful new picture book for young children by the much-loved Alison Lester. Noni the Pony lives on a farm by the bay. She’s friendly and funny and her best friends are Jac Dog and Coco the Cat. In the day time she gallops and canters and entertains the other farm animals, but sometimes at night, when the leaves sigh in the breeze, Noni gets spooked…and that’s when her friends snuggle in to help Noni go to sleep.
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.
One big book of the four fabulous Bonnie and Sam adventures
A new mini-edition of this best-selling picture book, about all the fun things you can do at Magic Beach.
Packed with eccentric characters and scenes of wild adventure, this funny and exciting book for young readers is by favourite author-illustrator Alison Lester.
Gorgeous, sparkly cover edition for this much-loved Australian children's book. A wonderful introduction to the natural world, with pictures to explore again and again, and a key to help you name all the animals.
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 in a blizzard! Children's Laureate and much-loved picture-book creator Alison Lester travelled to Antarctica as an Antarctic Arts Fellow. Her alter ego, Sophie Scott, goes on the same adventure in a friendly, informative and beautifully presented book that sees the wonder of Antarctica through a child's eyes.
Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous night at sea, the story explores themes of identity and self-discovery. Characters are faced with life-altering choices that challenge their perceptions of who they are and who they want to become. As the storm rages, their inner conflicts and relationships are tested, leading to profound revelations. This gripping narrative invites readers to reflect on their own identities and the paths they choose in life.
Place of publication taken from publisher's website.