The Silver Sea

Publisher details

Authors: Alison Lester, Jane Godwin
Publisher: Affirm Press
Genre: Children’s Picture Book

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Synopsis

Let’s go down to The Silver Sea, Come on, I’ll hold your hand…Take a journey beneath the waves in this magical adventure created by young people at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne with much-loved Australian authors Alison Lester and Jane Godwin. Their unforgettable collaboration explores the hidden treasures of our seas and celebrates the joy of exploration – and of returning home.

About the author

Jane Godwin

Jane Godwin is the highly acclaimed and internationally published author of many books for children and young people, across all styles and ages. Children's Publisher at Penguin Books Australia for many years, Jane was the co-creator with Davina Bell of the Our Australian Girl series of quality historical fiction for middle readers. Jane's books include her novels Falling From Grace and As Happy as Here (a CBCA Notable Book), and picture books Go Go and the Silver Shoes (illustrated by Anna Walker), The Silver Sea (with Alison Lester and patients at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne) and Watch This! (with designer Beci Orpin and photographer Hilary Walker). Jane is dedicated to pursuing quality and enriching reading and writing experiences for young people, and spends as much time as she can working with them in schools and communities and running literature and writing programs. janegodwin.com.au

Books by Jane Godwin

Jane Godwin

All Through the Year

Andrew Joyner, Jane Godwin, Michael Wagner

Bear Make Den

Jane Godwin

Starting School

Anna Walker, Jane Godwin

Go Go and the Silver Shoes

Alison Lester, Jane Godwin

The Silver Sea

Anna Walker, Jane Godwin

What Do You Wish For?

Anna Walker, Jane Godwin

Today We Have No Plans

Anna Walker, Jane Godwin

Little Cat and the Big Red Bus

Alison Lester, Jane Godwin

Monster Party

Jane Godwin

When Rain Turns to Snow

About the author

Alison Lester

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.