Best Selling Books by Mem Fox

While Flora visits the zoo with her father, not only does she look at the animals but some of them turn to look at her.

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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.

"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.

I''m Australian! How about you? Many people from many places have come across the seas, to make Australia their home. How Australian is that?

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

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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!

When a wild storm sends a beautiful egg to Hunwick the bandicoot''s burrow, he decides to give it a home and become its friend.

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!

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.

One day, after another hearty meal, Meerkat decided to leave his burrow and take a walk. But he found himself, all at once . . . stuck fast!'' Mother of all meerkats!'' he said. And that is where the mayhem began...

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If parents understood the huge educational benefits and intense happiness brought about by reading aloud to their children, and if every parent – and every adult caring for a child – read aloud a minimum of three stories a day to the children in their lives, we could probably wipe out illiteracy within one generation.Mem Fox lives and breathes by these words. As well as being a bestselling author of children''s books, she has been a passionate supporter of reading aloud to children for decades.The latest edition of this classic bestseller has a brand new chapter – a chapter that follows Mem''s delightful discoveries, and her joy, when she begins to read aloud to the next generation of her family: her grandchild. With her usual humour and insights, Mem demonstrates the power of literacy by both her actions and her words.

In a cumulative rhyme, family members describe the clothes they intend to give Jessie to go with her shoes from Grandpa.

As Mother Bear tries to prepare for a long winter''s rest, her excitable cubs refuse to cooperate, thus she recites each of them a gentle poem where, one by one, they begin to fall fast asleep. Reprint. Children''s BOMC. 50,000 first printing.

Wombat loves everything about Christmas--especially the Nativity play. He''s wanted to be in it for as long as he can remember. At last he''s old enough to try out. But at the auditions, the first part goes to someone else. So does the next. And the next . . . Will there be a part left for Wombat?

Suitable for developing literacy and/or English language skills, speed level 3 (70 wpm)

A young boy with a long name befriends an elderly woman with memory loss.

A mother bear tries to get her baby bears ready for a long winter''s sleep.

"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"--