Alison Lester is one of Australia's most beloved and bestselling authors and illustrators of children's books.
Her stories mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special.
Did you know that "Clive Eats Alligators" was Alison's very first book? It had it's 40th Anniversary in 2025.
If you haven't read it for a while, or you are too young to even know about it, then you must come and meet the gang!
There is seven gorgeous characters in this book series, and each has their own individual differences. It is great to see that although they have lots of common interests, each lives their own unique way.....And isn't it great to celebrate their own special personalities!
Each character has had their very own book written over the years, apart from dear Nicky. But alas, you won't have to wait much longer!
Nicky's book has finally been written and illustrated and Alison is working hard at getting the beautiful colour into her amazing images. And can I say....i have had a sneak peak, and it has been well worth the wait!
We hope to be able to introduce you to Nicky's very own book some time in the not too distant future.
The South Gippsland Map has been very, very popular and has been shipped far and wide across our beautiful country.....we recommend that you place your order while stock lasts!
We are super excited for this addition to our collection. We are often asked...."Where is Magic Beach"?"...."Where is Noni the Pony's farm?" Now it has been bought to life through this stunning creative map of South Gippsland!
The more you look, the more you will discover what beautiful South Gippsland has to offer.
Available in either a large parchment print or a high quality poster, you will be delighted to have it on your wall. We hope you love it as much as we do!
Did you know that after several years of not having stock, we now have the famous Watermelon Hats back in stock?! Each hat is lovingly hand painted and then signed by Alison.
The hat is pictured throughout "Magic Beach" and also from "Are We There Yet?" where it is eaten by an elephant at the circus in Mount Isa!
The hat folds up and stores away in it's own little bag. Made from 100% cotton, but please note the hats are not UV rated. As each hat is hand painted each is uniquely different.
Yes, it is a brand new release!
An unforgettable collaboration between the children of Yalingbu Yirramboi-The Royal Children's Hospital School and award-winning creators Alison Lester and Jane Godwin.
"If you could travel wherever you choose,
to worlds imagined and new,
where are the places that you'd like to go
and what in the world would you do?"
Take a journey through words and drawings in this magical adventure as the children of the Royal Children's Hospital wonder where everyone at the hospital might go - the doctors, the nurses, the teachers, and even themselves. With a lyrical text and additional artwork from much-loved creators Jane Godwin and Alison Lester (The Silver Sea, Sing Me the Summer), this unforgettable collaboration explores the magic of imagination and celebrates the joy of coming home.
All Royalties from the sale of this book go to Yalingbu Yirramboi-The Royal Children's Hospital School.
Go on an extraordinary journey with Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch, two of Australia's most celebrated creators, as they share their reflections on Antarctica; sketches, writing, paintings, journal entries, their own and others...this is a book for explorers and dreamers of all ages, and for anyone who wants to be inspired by the wonder of Antarctica.
Take a journey beneath the waves in this magical adventure created by the young people at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, their teachers at the RCH Education Institute, and much-loved Australian authors Alison Lester and Jane Godwin.
Royalties from the sale of this book are donated to the RCH Education Institute.
Only available online or in-store at the Alison Lester Gallery!
A dedicated 'Alison Lester Wonderland', it's the place to find all of Alison's books, Limited Edition prints and a wide range of gifts, cards and more. You might even bump into Alison while you're there!
Limited Edition Prints
Cards & gift wrap
Alison loves sharing her stories and illustrations with you, so why not follow along as she reads you all your favourites, or create your own masterpieces?
Find a comfortable place to sit and enjoy reading along with Alison Lester, or pick your favourite picture and get colouring!
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