Kissed by the Moon
Alison Lester
Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby's wonder at our beautiful world. From Australia's favourite picture-book creator Alison Lester comes a timeless book to share and to treasure. Now in a gorgeous board book edition.
For ages zero to four years old
About the Author:
Alison Lester is one of Australia's most popular and bestselling creators of children's books. Her picture books mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special.
In a career spanning decades, Alison Lester has written many books, and won numerous prestigious awards, including the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Award for her much-loved classic 'Are We There Yet?' and the CBCA Eve Pownall Book of the Year Award for 'One Small Island'. Her much-loved picture books include 'Kissed by the Moon', 'Running with the Horses', 'Sophie Scott Goes South' and 'My Dog Bigsy' - to name just a few. Alison Lester became Australia's first Children's Book Laureate in 2012, a position shared with Boori Monty Pryor. In 2016, Alison was awarded the Dromkeen Medal for her outstanding achievement in the creation of Australian children's and young adult literature.
Alison lives on a farm in the Victorian countryside. She spends part of each year travelling to schools around Australia, helping students and teachers develop their own stories.
Dimensions: H 20.7cm x W 16.5cm x D 1.7cm
ISBN: 9780143789758
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Publication Date: 2018
Format: Board book
Number of Pages: 28
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