A beautiful board book edition of Alison Lester’sImagine- a wonderful introduction to the natural world with pictures to explore again and again.ALISON LESTER: AUSTRALIA’S CHILDREN’S LAUREATE 2012-13Imagineis an Australian children’s classic.Imagine yourself deep in the jungle, under the sea, in a land of ice and snow, on a farm, in the moonlit bush, on an African plain, in a prehistoric swamp. Then turn the page and find all the animals living there.About the AuthorAlison Lester is the well-known creator of many popular and award-winning children’s books, many of which reflect her own country childhood. Her picture books mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special. In 2012, Alison Lester became Australia’s first Children’s Book Laureate, 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. Her much-loved picture books includeMagic Beach, My Farm, Are We There Yet?andNoni the Pony.