New Releases by Mem Fox

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

The must-have guide to reading with children, now in a new and revised edition Best-selling children''s author and internationally respected literacy expert Mem Fox reveals the incredible emotional and intellectual impact reading aloud to children has on their ability to learn to read. With passion and humor, Fox speaks of when, where, and why to read aloud and demonstrates how to read aloud to best effect and get the most out of a read-aloud session. She discusses the three secrets of reading, offers guidance on defining and choosing good books, and--for this new edition--includes two new chapters on boy readers and phonics, a foreword, and a list of "Twenty Books That Children Love." Filled with practical advice, activities, and inspiring true read-aloud miracles, this book is a turn-to classic for educators and parents.

Possum Magic, the classic story of Hush, Grandma Poss and all of their bush friends, is presented together in a sturdy boxed set with the board book The Little Book of Possum Magic. 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. Twenty-five years later, it is still wildly popular.

Hush, Grandma Poss and all of their bush friends are the perfect companions to your precious new baby''s 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 pesar de las diferencias entre las personas de todo el mundo, existen similitudes que nos unen, como el dolor, la alegría y el amor.

Illustrations and rhyming text portray the different residents of fairyland and where each one goes to sleep.

Despite the differences between people around the world, there are things in common, such as pain, joy, and love.

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.

A story about many different sheep, and one that seems to be missing.

Mem Fox makes magic again in this dynamic read-aloud about a hat with extraordinary powers.

Publisher Description

A modern fable about some peacocks and swans who allow the fear of their differences to become so great that they end up destroying each other.

Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. It s time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers--sleep tight Working beautifully with the soothingly repetitive text, each painting conveys a warm feeling of safety and affection. --School Library Journal "

As Sophie grows bigger and her grandfather gets smaller, they continue to love each other very much.

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.

Through a series of questions to which the reader must answer yes or no, the personality and occupation of a lady named Daisy O''Grady are revealed.

Boris is a very tough pirate. But Boris has a soft spot for his beloved parrot. Preschool to grade 2.

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

When Koala Lou''s mother becomes so busy that she forgets to tell her firstborn how much she loves her, Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, intending to win an event and her mother''s love all at one time. "A first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud."--The Horn Book

Lily Laceby is nearly 90 and lives in a remote cottage with her dog, Butch Aggie. One wild winter night she drifts off to sleep. As she dreams peacefully of bygone days, Butch Aggie stirs, hackles raised, hearing strange noises. Who could be out on such a night? But Lily opens the door to a lovely surprise. A delightfully suspenseful story that children will enjoy again and again. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a small boy who has a big name - and that''s why he likes Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper becasue she has too. So when he finds Miss Nancy has lost her memory, Wilfrid determines to discover what memories are so he can find it for her. A perennial classic, perfect for reading aloud.

In this very special story, Wilfrid Gordon helps his 96-year-old friend, Miss Nancy, regain some of her memories.Author Mem Fox wrote Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge in the hope of bringing children and the elderly together and it remains a modern-day classic, used in homes, classrooms and even training sessions for volunteers who work with the elderly.

Two Australian possums go in search of the magic that will make the invisible one of them visible.