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Kissed by the Moon
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A gorgeous board book edition of Alison Lester's timeless and much-loved picture book, Kissed by the Moon. "Breathtaking." Kids' Book Review *Indie Award: Winner Children's 2014* *Prime Minister's Literary Awards: Shortlisted Children's Fiction 2014* *CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Shortlisted Early Childhood 2014* *Australian Book...
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A gorgeous board book edition of Alison Lester's timeless and much-loved picture book, Kissed by the Moon.
"Breathtaking." Kids' Book Review
*Indie Award: Winner Children's 2014*
*Prime Minister's Literary Awards: Shortlisted Children's Fiction 2014*
*CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Shortlisted Early Childhood 2014*
*Australian Book Industry Award: Shortlisted Book of the Year for Younger Children 2014*
*Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards: Shortlisted 0-3 Years 2014*
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.
Perfect for bedtime or relaxation, this whimsical board book takes children on a peaceful and magical journey, where they will:
*Delight in the calming embrace of security and comfort
*Discover the beauty of nature through lyrical language and breath-taking illustrations
*Ignite the imagination and inspire wonder of life and the natural world
*Be encouraged to show love and kindness to all living creatures
*Build early language and vocabulary skills with engaging storytelling
Let Kissed by the Moon transport you and your little one to a world of enchantment, love, and infinite possibilities.
"I defy anyone to pick up this book and try not to think of a baby to whom it should be given - every baby's life will be enriched by it." Kathy Kozlowski, Readings
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 Horses
One Small Island
Kissed by the Moon
Our Island
My Dog Bigsy
Sophie Scott Goes South
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9780143789758
Publisher: Random House Australia
Format: Board book
Date Published: 03 September 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: Random House Australia
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 207.0mm
Height: 165.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 28
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.
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