Mem Fox

We all hope and expect our children will learn to read, but how many of us realize we can get our kids on the road to reading simply by reading aloud to them every day? With passion and humor, Mem Fox explains why reading aloud to young children has such an impact on their ability to readand on their entire lives. Writing as an ordinary mother as well as a bestselling author and internationally respected literacy expert, Fox explores when and where...

When Grandma Poss's magic turns Hush invisible, the two possums take a culinary tour of Australia to find the food that will make her visible once more.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal how all of our lives are enriched by the vibrant cultural diversity immigrants bring to their new communities.

Siblings Bonnie and Ben impress Skinny Doug with their ability to recite nursery rhymes.-- Provided by Publisher.

Nellie Belle, a puppy, has fun from morning to night.

Roly Poly the polar bear never wanted a brother, but then little Monty arrives and Roly Poly has to adjust to his new sibling.

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

Illustrations and simple text tell a story about how various members of the animal kingdom get their children ready for sleep.

"After all the kissing and the hugging and the rocking and the snuggling, there at last comes a time for sleeping"-- Provided by publisher.

Wombat auditions for the Nativity play, but has trouble finding the right part.