Alison Lester
Alison Lester is one of Australia's most popular authors. She has written and illustrated over 25 picture books, and her first fiction title, The Quicksand Pony, quickly became a bestseller. Her books are published in many languages and are loved by children around the world. Alison's sure sense of colour and design, her humour, and her keen observation of the details of children's lives make her books lasting favourites.
Alison grew up on a farm overlooking the sea and first rode a horse as a baby in her father's arms. She still lives in the country and rides her horse whenever she can. She believes children need adventures and the freedom to imagine. She has always been a bookworm and often reads for hours in the middle of the night. 'I love the way books take you to another world, no matter what's going on in your life.'
Books by Alison Lester
The Snow Pony
Published: July 2021
An authentic, compelling bush drama classic from Alison Lester, set in the high snow plains of south-eastern Australia.
Green as a Bean
Published: May 2021
This delightful board book from popular author-illustrator Alison Lester is perfect for little children discovering the world around them. Have fun learning new words and colours together.
Run Like a Rabbit
Published: May 2021
This board book from much-loved author-illustrator Alison Lester is perfect for little children discovering the world around them. Have fun doing the actions of animals and birds, and learning new words together.
Growl Like a Tiger
Published: May 2021
This board book from much-loved author-illustrator Alison Lester is perfect for little children discovering the world around them. Have fun making the sounds of animals and birds, and learning new words together.
One Clucky Hen
Published: May 2021
This delightful board book from popular author-illustrator Alison Lester is perfect for little children discovering the world around them. Have fun counting and learning new words together.
The Quicksand Pony
Published: March 2021
Alison Lester's classic horseback adventure, set in the rugged yet romantic Australian coastal bush.
Noni the Pony Rescues a Joey
Published: November 2020
Come on another adventure with Noni the Pony in this totally delightful rhyming story by the much-loved Alison Lester, in a beautiful board book edition.
Magic Beach 30th Anniversary Edition
Published: September 2020
A beautiful hardcover edition to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Alison Lester's all-time favourite Australian beach book.
Magic Beach - Book and Memory Card Game
Published: December 2019
A beautiful gift package featuring Alison Lester's all-time favourite Australian beach book plus a memory card game.
The Painted Ponies
Published: November 2019
A little girl whose family runs a travelling show falls in love with some wild ponies...but what will she do when she realises they long to be set free?
Imagine 30th Anniversary Edition
Published: September 2019
A beautiful hardcover edition to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Alison Lester's much-loved classic picture book. Imagine offers a fascinating look into the natural world, and has delighted children and parents over many years.
Imagine - Book and Jigsaw Puzzle
Published: November 2018
Alison Lester's Imagine - a wonderful introduction to the natural world with pictures to explore again and again. With 150 piece jigsaw.
Noni the Pony Rescues a Joey
Published: October 2018
Come on another adventure with Noni the Pony in this totally delightful rhyming story by the much-loved Alison Lester. You may have met Noni already in Noni the Pony and Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach.
Yikes! 25th Anniversary Edition
Published: September 2018
Packed with eccentric characters and scenes of wild adventure, this funny and exciting book for young readers is by favourite author-illustrator Alison Lester.
Alison Lester's ABC
Published: November 2017
A charming board book edition of Alison Lester's classic Australian alphabet book. Affectionate and funny, Alison Lester's ABC gives a vivid picture of a child's daily adventures.
Imagine
Published: August 2017
A beautiful board book edition of Alison Lester's Imagine - a wonderful introduction to the natural world with pictures to explore again and again.
My Farm 25th Anniversary Edition
Published: July 2017
A special 25th anniversary edition in hardback of Alison Lester's classic story My Farm, featuring a fold-out frieze to pin up.
Magic Beach
Published: November 2016
A beautiful board book edition of Alison Lester's all-time favourite Australian beach book.
Alison Lester's Wonderful World
Published: October 2016
If you've ever wanted to draw like Alison Lester - now you can! Enjoy colouring the scenes from some of Alison's most popular books. A colouring book for children, a relaxing enjoyable activity for adults - or you can colour in together.
Noni the Pony goes to the Beach
Published: September 2016
Come to the beach with Noni - the nicest pony you could ever meet - in this delightful rhyming story for young children by the much-loved Alison Lester. This is the board book edition of the CBCA honour book.
The Snow Pony 15th Anniversary Edition
Published: March 2016
The 15th anniversary edition of Alison Lester's The Snow Pony - a tough and tender novel about fourteen-year-old Dusty's faith in a wild horse they said could never be tamed.
Baby Days
Published: November 2014
In this delightful collection of four rhyming stories, Alison Lester shares the joy of all the things little children can do in a day. This gorgeous padded hardcover makes the perfect gift or addition to a first library.
Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach
Published: October 2014
Come to the beach with Noni - the nicest pony you could ever meet - in this purely delightful rhyming story for young children by the much-loved Alison Lester. You may have met Noni already in Noni the Pony.
Noni the Pony
Published: December 2012
A board book edition of the satisfying and delightful rhyming pony story for young children by the much-loved Alison Lester . Noni is the nicest pony any little child could ever hope to meet.
The Quicksand Pony 15th Anniversary Edition
Published: January 2012
The 15th anniversary edition of Alison Lester's gripping horseback adventure, set in the rugged yet romantic Australian coastal bush. With extra commentary by the author.
Magic Beach 20th Anniversary Edition
Published: November 2010
A special 20th anniversary edition in hardback of Alison Lester's enduring favourite.
Noni the Pony
Published: October 2010
A satisfying and delightful rhyming pony story for young children by the much-loved Alison Lester - Noni is the nicest pony any little child could ever hope to meet.
Horse Crazy! The Complete Adventures of Bonnie and Sam
Published: September 2009
Friendship, horses and adventure in an Australian country town combine in this collection of four full-colour Bonnie and Sam stories for young readers. Created by two of Australia's bestselling storytellers and illustrators.
Bumping and Bouncing
Published: July 2008
One of four jaunty Australian board books about everyday life, for 1-4 year olds, by bestselling author Alison Lester.
Bibs and Boots
Published: July 2008
One of four jaunty Australian board books about everyday life, for 1-4 year olds, by bestselling author Alison Lester.
Happy and Sad
Published: July 2008
One of four jaunty Australian board books about everyday life, for 1-4 year olds, by bestselling author Alison Lester.
Crashing and Splashing
Published: July 2008
One of four jaunty Australian board books about everyday life, for 1-4 year olds, by bestselling author Alison Lester.
Alison Lester's ABC
Published: June 2006
Affectionate, funny, and full of detail, Alison Lester's ABC gives a vivid picture of a child's daily adventures.
My Farm
Published: December 2005
From the author of Are we there yet?, a gorgeous, sparkly new cover edition of a classic Australian picture-book. Affectionate, funny, and full of adventure, My Farm gives a vivid picture of a child's life in the country.
Imagine
Published: May 2005
Gorgeous, sparkly cover edition for this much-loved Australian children's book. A wonderful introduction to the natural world, with pictures to explore again and again, and a key to help you name all the animals.
Magic Beach
Published: September 2004
A new edition of Magic Beach, with sparkly new cover, to celebrate 150,000 copies sold of this modern Australia classic.
Snow Pony
Published: April 2001
Only Dusty can ride the Snow Pony. And no one but Dusty will trust her. A tough and tender novel about a family's struggle to hold together during harsh times, and fourteen-year-old Dusty's faith in a wild horse they said could never be tamed.
