Frané Lessac is an author and illustrator of international renown, having nearly fifty children’s books published throughout the world. She was born in the USA and lived on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, as well as in London, before moving to Australia.Frané loves to travel and create books based on her worldwide journeys. She has contributed her distinctive paintings to many critically acclaimed children’s picture books including, The Legend of Moondyne Joe which won the West Australian Premier’s Children’s Book Award, and Simpson and His Donkey, a CBCA Honour Book that was also selected as a USBBY Outstanding International Book. In 2019, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, written by Traci Sorell, was awarded the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book Honor medal, the Orbis Pictus Honor Book medal and the Boston Globe Horn Book Honor medal.
A is for Australia is a good reminder that there are plenty of
natural and man-made sights to enjoy without a passport. Frané
Lessac’s picture book is not just a selection of pretty images but
a ‘factastic tour’.
*Books+Publishing*
This is a delightful picture book that the whole family will be
able to get into.
*Practical Parenting*
A is for Australia captures the visual diversity of our beautiful
country. It is the perfect book to share with family and friends
overseas
*Kids' Book Review*
This book is a joy to look at, read and learn from.
*Read and Write with Dale*
It is perfect for families to share (and create) their own memories
and experiences, and for primary school children to utilise for
their Australian studies.
*Boomerang Books Blog*
I really appreciated the thoughtful choice of facts for each
topic
*Book Chook*
The rich and colourful gouache illustrations extend the text with
native plants and animals and lots of visual details.
Recommended.
*Pinerolo Newsletter*
The hero of this informative picture book is Lessac's brightly
coloured, naïve illustrations, which bring each place to life,
showcasing not just their topography and flora and fauna, but also
a bevy of exuberant people enjoying what each destination has to
offer. This is an excellent contribution to both the alphabet genre
and to picture books about Australia's many natural and man-made
attractions.
*Sydney Morning Herald*
I am tempted to describe A is for Australia as an alphabetical
extravaganza, but while Frané Lessac’s bold illustrations and
attention to detail certainly are extravagant, she has also created
a guide to Australia - its uniqueness and diversity - in a way that
makes the information accessible to all readers, regardless of
age
*Creative Kids Tales*
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*Kids' Book Review*
It is a wonderful way for a child and their family to learn about
the country; its landmarks, towns, cities and features
*Read Plus*
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*At the Table (January issue)*
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