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"Our Island is a true celebration of native Australian life, trembling with power and subtly." CBCA Reading Time

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.Join a group of children on an unforgettable adventure as they explore the wonders of their island home, fostering curiosity, connection, and a deep appreciation for nature.Young readers will discover:*Hidden treasures through captivating island exploration*Vibrant characters who inspire and ignite imagination*Stunning illustrations that breathe life into the island''s enchanting landscapes*The sheer beauty of nature, celebrated in all its splendour*The joy of active discovery, as curiosity fuels unforgettable adventures*The meaning of words in the Lardil language to deepen cultural understandingA wonderful collaboration with much-loved children''s picture-book creators authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey, Our Island is a great educational resource that aligns with the Indigenous component of the national curriculum, offering rich material for home or classroom discussions and engaging art projects.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.*WINNER Melbourne Prize for Literature 2018**SHORTLISTED WA Premier''s Book Awards, Children''s Books 2018**SHORTLISTED Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, Indigenous Children 2015**NOTABLE BOOK CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Early Childhood 2015*_______________________________________Another classic from Alison Lester, the creator of many much-loved and award-winning picture books, including:Are We There Yet?I''m Green and I''m Grumpy!Who''s that Knocking?Running with the HorsesOne Small IslandKissed by the MoonOur IslandMy Dog BigsySophie Scott Goes South

*Australian Book Design Awards: Best Designed Children''s Book Winner 2020*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."A thrilling adventure story by one of Australia’s greatest children’s authors." Angela Crocombe, Readings"A picture book drama that has the sweep of a novel." Kirkus Reviews"This is a story of adventure, courage, friendship and horses ... a perfect gift book for children." Kids'' Book ReviewAnother classic from Alison Lester, the creator of many much-loved and award-winning picture books, including:Are We There Yet?I''m Green and I''m Grumpy!Who''s that Knocking?Running with the HorsesOne Small IslandKissed by the MoonOur IslandMy Dog BigsySophie Scott Goes South

NOTABLE BOOK: 2025 CBCA Eve Pownall AwardGo 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.

Imagine yourself deep in the jungle, under the sea, in a land of ice and snow, on a farm, in the moonlit bush, on an African plain, in a prehistoric swamp. Then turn the page and find all the animals living there.A wonderful introduction to the natural world with intricate pictures to explore again and again, and a key to help you name all the animals.

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.

Would you like to meet Noni? She's the friendliest pony. She lives on a farm overlooking the sea with her best friends, Dave Dog and Coco the Cat, and has a lot of fun counting everything she sees on a happy summer's day! Alison Lester's books are favourites with children and adults all around the world, with over 3 million copies sold in Australia, where she was the first Australian Children's Laureate. Her books Magic Beach, Imagine, My Farm, Are We There Yet? and Kissed by the Moon are Australian classics. This book is the perfect: - First baby gift - Australian classic with Aussie animals and a farm setting - Rhyming text for the very young - Read aloud to babies and toddlers - Gentle and reassuring bedtime story - First alphabet book for Alison Lester fans.