Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo


Book Description

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.




When Frank Was Four


Book Description

A fictional story of the hurdles and accomplishments of childhood, from the ages of 1 to 7.




Clive Eats Alligators


Book Description

Frank eats muesli for breakfast, Celeste eats tea and toast in bed, Nicky has a banana, Rosie likes eggs and bacon, Tessa eats a sausage, Ernie has porridge, but Clive eats alligators A picturebook of children who all dare to be different in their own special way.




Walking With the Seasons in Kakadu


Book Description

'One wet season day, during my first year living in Kakadu, I was sheltering in a cave with some friends. An old man was telling stories of his youth and country. I remember saying to him, I'd like to walk around the bush for a full year and see and feel the changes each season brings. He replied, Well, go do it!' Join Diane Lucas and Ken Searle as they walk through the bush of northern Australia. Follow the seasonal calendar of the Gundjeihmi-speaking people of Kakadu. Feel the changes each season brings to the plants, animals and birds of this rich and inspiring land. 'This is a story that has got to be told to children so they know country - no good just sitting in the classroom all day. You've got to get outside and discover the bush, feel the changes, see what's there.' from a group of Gundjeihmi-speaking people of the Murrumburr clan




Kissed by the Moon


Book Description

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.




Magic Beach


Book Description

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




My Farm


Book Description

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.




My Dog Bigsy


Book Description

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!




Rosie Sips Spiders


Book Description

When Clive eats fried rice and Tessa has Bombe Alaska, Rosie sips spiders. Here is the delightful group of children you met in Clive Eats Alligators who all dream of what it will be like when they grow up in their own special way. Applauding individuality, Rosie Sips Spiders will incite questions and comments from young audiences. Children will delight in Alison Lester s cheerful artwork and simple text that is filled with familiarity. Rosie Sips Spiders is an interactive book that depicts seven children happy in their own uniqueness.




Celeste Sails to Spain


Book Description

What does Clive do at the park? How does Rosie celebrate? Where does Celeste go in her dreams? Follow everybody s favourite children as they go out into the world. Children will have fun asking themselves what their favourite activities are while following the adventures of Frank, Clive, Nicky, Tessa, Ernie, Rosie and Celeste. Each character enjoys some fun activity, such as visiting the museum, the park and having celebrations. Applauding individuality, Celeste Sails to Spain will incite questions and comments from young audiences. Children will delight in Alison Lester s cheerful artwork and simple text that is filled with familiarity. Celeste Sails to Spain is an interactive book that depicts seven children happy in their own uniqueness.