of the beach to life. Now, it's been lovingly reimagined for the big screen 🏖 In cinemas January 16. Kids can pick up a Magic Beach activity pack at participating cinemas this weekend! | Madman Films

Join Alison Lester, author of the classic children’s book Magic Beach and director Robert Connolly (Paper Planes, The Dry) for a special meet & greet preview screening of the new movie Magic Beach. You’ll have the chance to say hello with your family and hear them introduce the film. Tickets on sale here. | Madman Films

This school holidays take a trip to Magic Beach! 🏝️ Featuring Alison Lester’s timeless characters, Magic Beach is a movie that inspires the whole family to find wonder in the world around them. See it at Village from January 16. | Village Cinemas

We're doing a very cool thing, and asking kids to interview Alison Lester instead of us! Their question to Alison Lester can be about anything - her books My Farm, Imagine or Magic Beach, her characters, how to be a writer or illustrator, or literally anything at all – ask away! Go here to put you question to Alison: https://gu.com/p/e7t2y/au | Guardian Australia