Kissed by the moon

From Australia's favourite picture-book creator Alison Lester comes a timeless book to share and to treasure."Breathtaking." Kids' Book ReviewIndie Award- Winner Children's 2014Prime Minister's Literary Awards- Shortlisted Children's Fiction 2014CBCA Book of the Year Awards- Shortlisted Early Childhood 2014Australian Book Industry Award- Shortlisted Book of the Year for Younger Children 2014Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards- Shortlisted 0-3 Years 2014May 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 picture book takes children on a peaceful and magical journey, where they will-Delight in the calming embrace of security and comfortDiscover the beauty of nature through lyrical language and breath-taking illustrationsIgnite the imagination and inspire wonder of life and the natural worldBe encouraged to show love and kindness to all living creatures*Build early language and vocabulary skills with engaging storytellingLet 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, ReadingsAnother 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

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 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, and in 2018 she became the first children's book writer to win the Melbourne Prize for Literature, for her contribution to Australian literature and cultural and intellectual life.Alison lives on a farm in the Victorian countryside. She spends part of each year travelling to schools around Australia, helping children and adults develop their own stories.

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