{"product_id":"stories-from-magic-beach-the-book-of-the-robert-connolly-film-9781761181559","title":"Stories from Magic Beach: The Book of the Robert Connolly Film","description":"Inspired by Alison Lester's much-loved classic, this is the book of the film by \u003ci\u003ePaper Planes \u003c\/i\u003ecreator Robert Connolly, featuring the work of 11 world-class animators plus live action stills, with illustrations and verses from the original book. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ten children find themselves on a Magic Beach of their imagination. They explore caves, build giant sandcastles, poke around rock pools and converse with sea animals. They dive with horses in the waves and play with magical underwater creatures. Sandcastles are built and destroyed in terrible wars. Pirates smuggle treasure into caves. And Dreamtime serpents fly through the sky and shed their scales. The dreams of these children are limitless, and the magic of the beach will be in their hearts forever. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Alison Lester's \u003ci\u003eMagic Beach\u003c\/i\u003e has been in print for over 35 years and is now brought to life by 11 world-class animators: Emma Kelly, Susan Danta, Lee Whitmore, Anthony Lucas, Kathy Sarpi, Eddie White, Simon Rippingale, Pierce Davison, Marieka Walsh, Susie Shapones and Jake Duczynski. Featuring an incredible range of artwork in tribute to an enduring Australian classic, \u003ci\u003eStories from Magic Beach\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect keepsake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alison Lester,Robert Connolly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Allen \u0026amp; Unwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781761181559\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlison Lester\u003c\/b\u003e grew up on a farm near Magic Beach and first rode a horse as a baby in her father's arms. Her picture books mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special. In 2011, Alison was appointed Australia's first Children's Laureate with Boori Monty Pryor, a position they shared for two years. She is currently an ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Connolly \u003c\/b\u003eis one of Australia's most acclaimed and best-known filmmakers with an international career spanning 30 years. His films include the box office hit \u003ci\u003ePaper Planes\u003c\/i\u003e with Sam Worthington, \u003ci\u003eBalibo \u003c\/i\u003estarring Oscar Isaac and Anthony LaPaglia and the compendium feature film \u003ci\u003eThe Turning \u003c\/i\u003ewith Cate Blanchett and Rose Byrne. Most recently, Robert wrote and directed \u003ci\u003eThe Dry \u003c\/i\u003eand its sequel \u003ci\u003eForce of Nature\u003c\/i\u003e based on Jane Harper's bestseller, starring Eric Bana. In television, he directed the International Emmy-nominated \u003ci\u003eThe Slap\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBarracuda\u003c\/i\u003e for NBC Universal. As a producer and executive producer, Robert's credits include \u003ci\u003eThe Boys, Romulus My Father, The Warriors, Gallipoli \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eChasing Asylum.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alison Lester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051525144639,"sku":"9781761181559","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/0710\/5855\/files\/9781761181559.jpg?v=1774734846","url":"https:\/\/casitamanga.com\/products\/stories-from-magic-beach-the-book-of-the-robert-connolly-film-9781761181559","provider":"Casita Manga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}