{"product_id":"our-island-by-alison-lester-9780143505938","title":"Our Island","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch-loved children's picture-book authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey collaborate on this lyrical celebration of place, where the children of Mornington Island explore their home in words and pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Island\u003c\/em\u003e is a true celebration of native Australian life, trembling with power and subtlety according to CBCA Reading Time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur island lies beneath a big blue sky, surrounded by the turquoise sea. Turtles glide through the clear salt water, and dugongs graze on banks of seagrass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin a group of children on an unforgettable adventure as they explore the wonders of their island home, fostering curiosity, connection, and a deep appreciation for nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung readers will discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHidden treasures through captivating island exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVibrant characters who inspire and ignite imagination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStunning illustrations that breathe life into the island's enchanting landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe sheer beauty of nature, celebrated in all its splendour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe joy of active discovery, as curiosity fuels unforgettable adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe meaning of words in the Lardil language to deepen cultural understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful collaboration with much-loved children's picture-book creators Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey, \u003cem\u003eOur Island\u003c\/em\u003e is a great educational resource that aligns with the Indigenous component of the national curriculum, offering rich material for home or classroom discussions and engaging art projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll royalties from \u003cem\u003eOur Island\u003c\/em\u003e and one dollar from the sale of each copy are donated to Mornington Island State School to fund art projects in the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Island\u003c\/em\u003e has received numerous accolades:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER\u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne Prize for Literature 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED\u003c\/strong\u003e WA Premier's Book Awards, Children's Books 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED\u003c\/strong\u003e Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, Indigenous Children 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOTABLE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Early Childhood 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother classic from Alison Lester, the creator of many much-loved and award-winning picture books, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre We There Yet?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'm Green and I'm Grumpy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho's that Knocking?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eRunning with the Horses\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Small Island\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eKissed by the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Island\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Dog Bigsy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSophie Scott Goes South\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46694513082604,"sku":"9780143505938","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/dd1c320616b10d3deba92b38d3b0a5f7.jpg?v=1753657192","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/our-island-by-alison-lester-9780143505938","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}