They’re timeless books that are relatable and magical, and because of this, I think they can be enjoyed across generations and by many different people. Alison writes and illustrates her picture books, and My Farm is one that gives us an insight into Alison’s childhood on a farm where she rode horses, fed calves, went to the local show, and trained dogs, and spent her life doing amazing things.Īlison Lester is one of those authors who has been a staple in the lives of Australian Children with her picture books and novels for so long that many of us know her name, her stories, and have grown up with these stories.

Some of her best-loved picture books are seeing their anniversaries, and this year, it is My Farm that gets to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary. This is a sparkly new edition of a classic Australian picture-book a perfect companion to the best-selling Imagine and Magic Beach.įor generations, Alison Lester’s books have charmed readers, from The Journey Home, Magic Beach and My Farm, as well as many others. Trick-riding horses, mustering cattle, training the dog, competing at the local show, feeding calves, picking mushrooms, raising a baby wombat, building cubbies, cutting hay, swimming ponies in the dam, hypnotizing chooks … all the activities through the seasons are depicted with child-like mischief and humour. My Farm is her story of a memorable year, the year she got a palomino pony for Christmas. Affectionate, funny, and full of adventure, My Farm gives a vivid picture of a child’s life in the country.Īlison Lester grew up on a farm by the sea in eastern Victoria. Affectionate, funny and full of adventure, My Farm paints a vivid picture of a child’s life on the farm.įrom the author of Are we there yet?, a gorgeous, sparkly new cover edition of a classic Australian picture-book. This is her story of a memorable year, the year of the palomino pony, told with child-like mischief and humour. Synopsis: A special 30th anniversary edition in hardback of Alison Lester’s classic story of a country childhood.Īlison Lester grew up on a farm by the sea.

The journey home by alison lester