Awards
- Short-listed for Nielsen BookData Booksellers Choice Award 2004
- Shortlisted for Nielsen BookData Booksellers Choice Award 2004.
Overview
A warm, heartfelt story based on an actual journey undertaken by the much-loved, award-winning author and illustrator, Alison Lester. CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL 2005 PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole winter term. Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. This delightful picture book takes young readers on a journey across Australia, as a family explores the outback, the bush, and the coast. Along the way, kids will learn about the geography, culture, and people of our fascinating country, all through the eyes of a lovable family. With its beautiful illustrations, engaging storytelling, and celebration of family and Australian life, Are We There Yet? is a must-read for children who are ready to discover the wonders of the world. 'This is Lester at her finest. Perfect for any family about to embark on Australian travel, or for the child who is intrigued by such an idea.' Kids Book Review *KOALA Children's Choice Awards Winner - Picture Story Books, 2006* *KROC Children's Choice Awards Winner - Picture Story Books, 2009* *YABBA Children's Choice Awards Winner - Picture Story Books, 2009* Also by Alison Lester- Are We There Yet? I'm Green and I'm Grumpy! Who's that Knocking? Running with the Horses One Small Island Kissed by the Moon Our Island My Dog Bigsy Sophie Scott Goes South
Full Product Details
Author: Alison Lester
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Imprint: Viking Children's Books
Dimensions:
Width: 23.90cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 29.60cm
Weight: 0.450kg
ISBN: 9780670880676
ISBN 10: 0670880671
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 08 October 2004
Recommended Age: From 2 To 99
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Alison Lester is one of Australia's most popular and bestselling creators of children's books. Her picture books mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special. In a career spanning decades, Alison Lester has written many books, and won numerous prestigious awards, including the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Award for her much-loved classic Are We There Yet? and the CBCA Eve Pownall Book of the Year Award for One Small Island. Her much-loved picture books include Kissed by the Moon, Running with the Horses, Sophie Scott Goes South and My Dog Bigsy - to name just a few. Alison Lester became Australia's first Children's Book Laureate in 2012, 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. Alison lives on a farm in the Victorian countryside. She spends part of each year travelling to schools around Australia, helping students and teachers develop their own stories.
