More About The Artist
More About The Artist


About Frané Lessac
About Frané Lessac
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A classic showcase of Australian baby animals and their families for very young children from a consummate author/illustrator.
With one animal baby featured on each double page spread, this colourful introduction to iconic Australian creatures groups them according to their baby names: joeys, hatchlings, fry, chicks, puggles, pups and platypups. The animals cover the full gamut of family groups: from marsupials to monotremes and reptiles to birds.
Each baby animal is described by one line of text (in bold type). And there's a special additional fact for extra interest.
Frané Lessac is a multi-award-winning illustrator and author, born in the United States and now based in Fremantle, Western Australia. She has created over 40 children’s books, many of which celebrate the natural world and cultural diversity. Her richly coloured, naive-style artwork is instantly recognisable and has captivated children around the world.
Frané Lessac is a multi-award-winning illustrator and author, born in the United States and now based in Fremantle, Western Australia. She has created over 40 children’s books, many of which celebrate the natural world and cultural diversity. Her richly coloured, naive-style artwork is instantly recognisable and has captivated children around the world.