New Releases by Mem Fox

Celebrating 25 years of this classic bedtime favourite! Winter is here, and in winters bears sleep. But how do you convince six not-so-sleepy bear cubs to go to bed? Mother Bear, of course, has found a way. From award-winning duo, Mem Fox and Kerry Argent, comes a delightful bedtime book that is certain to inspire sweet dreams.

Celebrate 20 years of the million copy bestseller by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek with a special limited edition sticker activity book. Join in the fun with stickers to place, puzzles, colouring-in pages and much more! Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep?

"Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep? Celebrate 20 years of this joyous Australian picture book and join Mem Fox and Judy Horacek''s wildly wonderful search for the green sheep." -- Back cover.

A beautiful and gentle story about life and death from beloved author Mem Fox, illustrated by rising star Freya Blackwood; its star imagery, and sense of rebirth make it a perfect choice for the holiday season. In this touching and timeless story, a star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community. Renowned author Mem Fox''s tender text about the journey of life is beautifully rendered by Freya Blackwood whose luminous illustrations capture the warmth and complexity of growing up. This a unique and moving story to be cherished by all ages and shared for generations to come. "Mem Fox''s books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier." --Sunday Age (Australia)

Join two kitties—and a dragon!—for a clever call-and-response adventure from the bestselling author of Baby Bedtime and Yoo-Hoo, Ladybug! Once upon a time there was a cat called Kong. Wrong! Once upon a time there was a cat called Kite. Right! In this zippy, zany tale, two daring cats must battle a bulldog bully to restore order to their kingdom. And since no quest is complete without a dragon, there''s one of those, too! With engaging illustrations and a call-and-response format that begs to be read aloud, A Cat Called Kite is sure to be an instant favorite.

Join a little boy searching the farm for his breakfast one fine morning in this charming picture book from bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Christine Davenier. Early one morning, a little boy sets out to find something for his breakfast. He searches the farm for it. Could it be by the gate? In the truck? In the haystack? Little ones will delight in seeing barnyard animals and guessing what it is the little boy is searching for until he finally finds it and settles in for a delicious breakfast with his grandmother.

Come along as a pair of rhyme-loving siblings take a walk and are inspired to recite their favorite nursery rhymes to the world around them in this sweet and funny read-aloud. Bonnie and Ben are two rambunctious siblings who love to rhyme. One day, on a walk with their friend Skinny Doug, they recite beloved nursery rhymes for each new thing they encounter. When they reach a hill, they recite “Jack and Jill.” When they see a sheep, they recount the story of “Little Bo Peep.” The nursery rhyme characters join them on their lively walk until, with a last “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” the pair arrive home and snuggle into bed.

Hush, Grandma Poss and all of their bush friends are the perfect companions to your precious new babys first records. This new edition of My Possum Magic Baby Book features a new cover and rarely seen illustrations by Julie Vivas... as well as all the many favourites from Possum Magic.

Roly Poly the polar bear gets a little brother he did not ask for, in this charming story about sibling rivalry and the bonds of family from the beloved picture book creators of Time for Bed, Mem Fox and Jane Dyer. Roly Poly the polar bear loves being an only child. His bed is only his. The fish he catches are only his. And he doesn’t have to share his toy walrus tooth with anyone. But then along comes baby Monty. Roly Poly did not ask for a little brother and he certainly does not want one now! What is Roly Poly to do when Monty starts making him share his bed and fish and walrus tooth?

The search is on for green sheep in this cozy, sheep-filled board book, complete with sleepy rhymes and bright illustrations. Full color.

From beloved Australian author Mem Fox comes a timely picture book about how all of our lives are enriched by the vibrant cultural diversity immigrants bring to their new communities. What journeys we have travelled, from countries near and far! Together now, we live in peace, beneath the Southern Star. Inspired by the plight of immigrants around the world, Mem Fox was moved to write this lyrical and rhyming exploration of the myriad ways immigrants have enriched her home country of Australia. Young readers everywhere will see themselves—and their friends and neighbors—in this powerful and moving picture book.

A delightful counting tale about a family of ducks from internationally bestselling picture book author Mem Fox and illustrator Judy Horacek. Count along with Mother Duck as her ducklings try to waddle across the bridge. When a sudden gust of wind sweeps one of Mother Duck''s ducklings into the river, she doesn''t know what to do. With four ducklings on the bridge and one below, Mother Duck is torn as to which way to go. Suddenly, a second duck falls and Mother Duck grows more panicked. Should she stay on the bridge or fly down to her ducklings in the river? As she paces and frantically quacks, the remaining ducklings playfully plop one by one into the river until all of the siblings are happily floating along. Now that all five ducklings are safely in the water, Mother Duck flies down to join in the fun, relieved to have all her ducklings together again. Mem introduces young readers to the basic math principles of addition and subtraction.

Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted children and adults. Mem Fox''s lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, and Julie Vivas'' exquisite illustrations weave a story of pure magic. Continuously in print since it was first published by Omnibus Books on 31 March 1983, Possum Magic has been embraced as a timeless Australian tale and as Australia''s most-loved children''s picture book. Julie has retouched and recoloured her illustrations, so that the images are now truer to the original artwork than ever before. The book itself has been redesigned and completely reset.

Bonnie and Ben go on a wonderful bedtime adventure before it''s time to say: good night, sleep tight!

Oh, the magic hat, the magic hat! It moved like this and it moved like that! Where will it land next? One day from out of the blue a Magic Hat comes to town. Each time it lands on someone the hat transforms the person into an animal. But we don''t know what type of animal it will be until we turn the page. Then all of sudden a wizard appears and turns everyone back to their normal selves. And when the magic hat lands on the wizard''s head, what do you think will happen?

Meet Nellie Belle, a loveable pup who has fun, fun, fun everywhere she goes in this picture book from the author of Baby Bedtime and Yoo-Hoo, Ladybug! On the beach, in the yard, even in the park in the dark—Nellie Belle always has fun. But what’s the most fun of all? Why snuggling in bed with her best friend Ted, of course! With terrific rhyme, sweet characters, and a cozy ending, this picture book from Mem Fox is just right for reading aloud to little ones. And illustrator Mike Austin’s darling dog makes it especially irresistible!

Hush, Grandma Poss and all of their bush friends are the perfect companions to your precious new babys first records. My Possum Magic Baby Book has a new design based on the artwork of the 21st birthday edition of Possum Magic. It features rarely seen illustrations by Julie Vivas from the Possum Magic birthday book and address book, many new pictures created specially for the book, as well as all the favourites from Possum Magic. The book contains fill-in pages for birth details, a family tree, spaces for photographs, and handprints and footprints as well as birthstone, astrological and flower charts, and much more. This book will be treasured by children, parents and grandparents for generations.

A charming hide-and-seek book from Mem Fox, illustrated by Laura Ljungkvist. Follow the adventures of the ladybird and find her in various scenarios in a fun finding game. Suitable for younger children, this book will fascinate and delight with vivid colour and adorable illustrations.

Invites the reader to search for Ladybug, who loves to hide.

A boy and his favorite stuffed animals share their days with one another in this cozy bedtime picture book with audio from Mem Fox. There was once a boy who loved bedtime. What could be more wonderful than sharing bedtime with beloved friends? The little boy in this gentle and fun story loves to talk to his stuffed animals each evening and share with them all the things that happened to him that day—and to hear about their days, too. From bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Lauren Stinger, here is a celebration of imagination, play, friendship, and coziness certain to touch a chord with young children everywhere. Includes audio!

These monkeys are on the move! A playful, rhyming picture book from an award-winning team. Two little monkeys playing near a tree, One named Cheeky, and one named Chee. Look out, Cheeky! Look out, Chee! Someone’s prowling—who could it be? Can two clever monkeys outwit a hungry creature who’s on the prowl for a tasty lunch? And just who is this hungry prowler? From bestselling picture book giants Mem Fox and Jill Barton, here is a sweet, surprise-filled story that’s sure to have little ones everywhere leaping with delight!

After meeting a bevy of baby animals— including a clever monkey, a sleepy leopard, and a dusty lion cub—the baby in this story discovers the most precious creature of all . . . itself, of course! With an exuberant rhyming text by bestselling author Mem Fox and adorable cut-paper illustrations by Caldecott Honor recipient Steve Jenkins, this book is an irresistible celebration of the joyful connection between parent and child.

Possum Magic has been reinvented for the first time as a counting book for very small children. On its first publication in 1983, Possum Magic was an instant success, and has been voted by booksellers as Australia''s best-selling children''s picture book. Children and parents will love this variation on a timeless favourite.

"What could be more wonderful than sharing bedtime with beloved friends? This little boy loves to talk to his stuffed animals at the end of the day, and share with them all the things that happened to him that day--and to hear about their day, too"--

Possum Magic, the classic story of Hush and Grandma Poss, is presented together for the first time with a cuddly toy Hush. On its first publication in 1983, Possum Magic was an instant success, and has been voted by booksellers as Australia''s best-selling children''s picture book.