The children from When Frank was Four and Clive Eats Alligators share their feelings. Clive laughs when he surprises his mother. Rosie runs a circus. Celeste investigates her mother's wardrobe. Frank hates his new haircut. Nicky writes in the sky. But Tessa snaps snakes.
Describes the new accomplishments and experiences of seven children from the time they are one-year-olds until they reach the age of seven
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 ...
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.
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 ...
When Ernie leaves the city and goes to live in the Aboriginal reserve of Arnhem Land, he sends letters to his old classmates describing the activities of his new friends.
"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.
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.
He looked like a survivor from a desert war , and his singlet smelt of sweat and dust and diesel . “ I'm sorry , Dad . ” He patted her lightly on the back and stepped out of her arms , then stood like a zombie , bloodshot eyes 64.
'Biddy, I'm sorry, we're going to have to leave her.' 'What?' Biddy struggled out of the quicksand. 'You can't leave her! The tide's coming in. She'll drown!' But the pony...
Join Ruby and Besty on this fantastic adverture, lovingly illustrated by the award-winning Alison Lester.