Noni the Pony has a lot of fun counting everything she sees on a happy summer's day! You may have met Noni already in Noni the Pony, Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach and Noni the Pony Rescues a Joey.
Alison Lester Book order
This author focuses on writing that deeply explores the human experience. Their works are known for insightful explorations into the complexities of relationships and the inner lives of characters. Through a distinct literary style, they capture subtle nuances of emotion and thought that resonate with readers. Their writing serves as an invitation to reflect on life and the world around us.






- 2022
- 2020
A little girl whose family runs a travelling show falls in love with some wild ponies...but what will she do when she realises they long to be set free?
- 2019
Come on another adventure with Noni the Pony in this totally delightful rhyming story by the much-loved Alison Lester. You may have met Noni already in Noni the Pony and Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach.
- 2018
Kissed by the Moon
- 28 pages
- 1 hour of reading
May you, my baby, sleep softly at night, and when dawn lights the world, may you wake up to birdsong. Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby's wonder at our beautiful world. From Australia's favorite picture-book creator, Alison Lester, comes a timeless book to share and to treasure.
- 2014
Come to the beach with Noni - the nicest pony you could ever meet - in this purely delightful rhyming story for young children. Noni the Pony is friendly and funny. She loves going down to the beach when it's sunny. With her two very best friends Dave Dog and Coco the Cat, and the cows from next door, it's going to be a wonderful day.
- 2012
Noni the Pony
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Noni is the nicest pony any little child could ever hope to meet. A delightful new picture book for young children by the much-loved Alison Lester. Noni the Pony lives on a farm by the bay. She’s friendly and funny and her best friends are Jac Dog and Coco the Cat. In the day time she gallops and canters and entertains the other farm animals, but sometimes at night, when the leaves sigh in the breeze, Noni gets spooked…and that’s when her friends snuggle in to help Noni go to sleep.
- 2012
Sophie Scott goes south
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
I'm going to Antarctica and I can't wait! Sophie Scott is only nine years old, but she's going to Antarctica on an icebreaker with her dad, the ship's captain. During the voyage to Mawson Station and back, Sophie keeps a diary. She sees icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. She makes new friends, experiences the southern lights and even becomes stranded in a blizzard! Children's Laureate and much-loved picture-book creator Alison Lester travelled to Antarctica as an Antarctic Arts Fellow. Her alter ego, Sophie Scott, goes on the same adventure in a friendly, informative and beautifully presented book that sees the wonder of Antarctica through a child's eyes.
- 2011
In einer verschneiten Winternacht sieht Linda das wunderschöne Wildpferd zum ersten Mal. Hell schimmert sein Fell in der Dunkelheit. Als Abendstern endlich ihr gehört, geht für Linda ein Traum in Erfüllung. Doch die Stute ist stolz und eigensinnig. Ob Linda sich wirklich auf sie verlassen kann? Als es in der Wildnis zu einem schrecklichen Unfall kommt und Lindas Vater schwer verletzt ist, muss Abendstern zeigen, was in ihr steckt.
- 2009
Milli und Sara wollen beim Talentwettbewerb ihre Reitkünste zeigen, doch Tiere sind nicht erlaubt. Enttäuscht treffen sie die Pferde-Artistin Bella Donna, die ihnen neue Möglichkeiten eröffnet. Eine Geschichte über Freundschaft, Ponys und spannende Abenteuer für starke Mädchen.


