Fun Things for Kids
Fun Things for Kids
Aug 25, 2021
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We have children’s book royalty in the building. We met Alison Lester, author of the beloved children’s book Imagine, to hear about its stage adaptation, IMAGINE LIVE – on now at our Fairfax Studio until 11 January. A celebration of creativity, friendship and the natural world, come experience IMAGINE's pages brought to life in this intimate, interactive adventure for the whole family. Book tickets: https://artscentremelb.com/imaginelive2025 | Arts Centre Melbourne
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We have children’s book royalty in the building. We met Alison Lester, author of the beloved children’s book Imagine, to hear about its stage adaptation, IMAGINE LIVE – on now at our Fairfax Studio until 11 January. A celebration of creativity, friendship and the natural world, come experience IMAGINE's pages brought to life in this intimate, interactive adventure for the whole family. Book tickets: https://artscentremelb.com/imaginelive2025 | Arts Centre Melbourne
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Alison Lester AM’s gorgeous book 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘵? has been reimagined for the stage and is coming to QPAC at the end of the month. Here’s a special shout out from the Australian Children’s Laureate – one of Australia’s most prolific children’s authors and illustrators 🎣🐨 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘵? 📅 28 June – 2 July Learn more > atqp.ac/AWTY23 | QPAC
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Alison Lester AM’s gorgeous book 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘵? has been reimagined for the stage and is coming to QPAC at the end of the month. Here’s a special shout out from the Australian Children’s Laureate – one of Australia’s most prolific children’s authors and illustrators 🎣🐨 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘵? 📅 28 June – 2 July Learn more > atqp.ac/AWTY23 | QPAC
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Alison Lester's book IMAGINE is hitting the stage in Imagine Live this Fri & Sat! Spot a leopard, dive with a dolphin or dig up a dinosaur as this iconic book springs into life before your eyes. Be amazed with a celebration of creativity, friendship and our precious natural world. Tickets, https://loom.ly/3Ko7ugU | The Events Centre, Caloundra
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Alison Lester's book IMAGINE is hitting the stage in Imagine Live this Fri & Sat! Spot a leopard, dive with a dolphin or dig up a dinosaur as this iconic book springs into life before your eyes. Be amazed with a celebration of creativity, friendship and our precious natural world. Tickets, https://loom.ly/3Ko7ugU | The Events Centre, Caloundra
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For over three decades, the classic Magic Beach has been one of Australian's favourite children's books. Magic Beach was entirely created by Alison Lester, who not only wrote the story, but also illustrated every scene. Alison teaches us the step by step of her illustrating process, so that you too can create your own Magic Beach inspired scenes. 🏖 Magic Beach is playing at the Playhouse until January 21st. Grab your tickets: https://soh.online/magic-beach_FB 🎫 | Sydney Opera House
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For over three decades, the classic Magic Beach has been one of Australian's favourite children's books. Magic Beach was entirely created by Alison Lester, who not only wrote the story, but also illustrated every scene. Alison teaches us the step by step of her illustrating process, so that you too can create your own Magic Beach inspired scenes. 🏖 Magic Beach is playing at the Playhouse until January 21st. Grab your tickets: https://soh.online/magic-beach_FB 🎫 | Sydney Opera House
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Join Alison Lester, author of the classic children’s book Magic Beach and director Robert Connolly (Paper Planes, The Dry) for a special meet & greet preview screening of the new movie Magic Beach. You’ll have the chance to say hello with your family and hear them introduce the film. Tickets on sale here. | Madman Films
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Join Alison Lester, author of the classic children’s book Magic Beach and director Robert Connolly (Paper Planes, The Dry) for a special meet & greet preview screening of the new movie Magic Beach. You’ll have the chance to say hello with your family and hear them introduce the film. Tickets on sale here. | Madman Films
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Step into the pages of Alison Lester’s iconic book 'IMAGINE' in this vibrant, interactive performance. With live music, dazzling animation and audience input, you can spot leopards, dig up dinosaurs, and explore a magical world that springs to life before your eyes 🦁🎤 IMAGINE LIVE is a heartwarming celebration of art, nature and connection that is perfect for schools and families. 🎨🌍 Fri 29 & Sat 30 Aug, 10.30am 🐬🦖 More info for familes and schools at: https://loom.ly/3Ko7ugU #InteractiveL
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Step into the pages of Alison Lester’s iconic book 'IMAGINE' in this vibrant, interactive performance. With live music, dazzling animation and audience input, you can spot leopards, dig up dinosaurs, and explore a magical world that springs to life before your eyes 🦁🎤 IMAGINE LIVE is a heartwarming celebration of art, nature and connection that is perfect for schools and families. 🎨🌍 Fri 29 & Sat 30 Aug, 10.30am 🐬🦖 More info for familes and schools at: https://loom.ly/3Ko7ugU #InteractiveL
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Children's book luminaries Jane Godwin and Alison Lester have teamed up to create Sing Me the Summer. Here, Alison Lester describes the illustrating process of this glorious ode to summer that Australians of all ages will love. | Better Reading Kids
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At our beach, at our Magic Beach... anything can happen. 🍉 This school holidays take a trip into a world of wonder with Alison Lester’s beloved classic on the big screen for the very first time! In cinemas January 16. | Madman Films
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Alison Lester’s beloved children’s book MAGIC BEACH is brought to life with extraordinary animated stories that take you to a dreamy seaside world where anything is possible. Magic Beach - Starts Thursday at Metro Cinemas | Metro Cinemas Lake Haven
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Alison Lester's book Magic Beach was all about kids' imagination. A new film keeps the focus
Jan 14, 2025
ABC NewsAnna Kelsey-Sugg
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For Allison Lester, writing one of her favourite picture books was all about what was the most valuable thing you could give your child? Australian children's book author and illustrator Lester describes the real life places and moments behind two of her most iconic picture books, Kissed by the Moon and Magic Beach. Both are featured in Guardian Australia's 50 best Australian picture books poll, alongside two more of her books, Are We There Yet and Imagine. | Guardian Australia
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Magical and meaningful, IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of creativity, friendship and our precious natural world. With the help of the audience, performers play and sing their way through the pages of Alison Lester’s iconic best-selling book, and quickly discover there is WAY more to these pages than they first thought. Spot a leopard, dive with a dolphin or dig up a dinosaur as this iconic book springs into life before your eyes. IMAGINE LIVE combines live action and animation with digital puppet
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Get the kids' imagination swimming at Magic Beach 🐟 In this stunning adaptation of the popular book by Alison Lester, the stage transforms right before your eyes with incredible sets, props, and clever illusions. This will have the kids wide-eyed and in love with the world of make believe. Magic Beach | May 10-12 Book now >>> http://www.thearthousewyong.com.au/whats-on/magic-beach | The Art House
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Do you have a magical beach of your own? Australian children's book author and illustrator Alison Lester describes the real life places and moments behind two of her most iconic picture books, Kissed by the Moon and Magic Beach. Both are featured in Guardian Australia's 50 best Australian picture books poll, alongside two more of her books, Are We There Yet and Imagine. | Guardian Australia
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Term 4 2026 Magic Beach by Alison Lester and Pamela Allens illustrated books at NSW State library
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Racing the Tide by Alison Lester · Audiobook preview
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The Little Song Garden | 🌊 Singable Story of the Month 🌊 This month, I’m celebrating an Aussie classic — Magic Beach by Alison Lester @alisonlesterbooks , now in... | Instagram
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Our Island
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