When Frank Was Four

Author(s): Alison Lester

Picture Books

Here is a cheerful scrapbook of the small hurdles and accomplishments of childhood, featuring the familiar cast of characters from Clive Eats Alligators. The seven children are followed as they grow from age one to seven, each in their own special way.


Product Information

Alison Lester is one of Australia s most popular children s authors and illustrators. She began illustrating children s books after she had her first child, and today has illustrated more than 25 books for children. Alison has won several awards for her writing and illustrating, including the 1989 CBC Honour Book Award for THE JOURNEY HOME, and Best Designed Children s Book for ROSIE SIPS SPIDERS. WHEN FRANK WAS FOUR reached number one in the bestseller list and was also a CBC Notable Book. Alison lives on a farm in rural Victoria with her husband and their three children. Previous Books: ISABELLA'S BED, THE JOURNEY HOME, RUBY, CLIVE EATS ALLIGATORS, TESSA SNAPS SNAKES, ROSIE SLIPS SPIDERS, CELESTE SAILS TO SPAIN, ERNIE DANCES TO THE DIDGERIDOO, THE THING SERIES (WITH ROBIN KLEIN).

General Fields

  • : 9780733621086
  • : Hachette Australia
  • : Hachette Children's Books Australia
  • : April 2006
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Alison Lester
  • : Paperback