Who is Mem Fox - Australia's Favourite Children's Author

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Public Television Storytime Books) by Mem Fox

The offbeat style of this wonderful story--and of more...1 point

The offbeat style of this wonderful story--and of Julie Vivas's perfectly matched illustrations--couldn't be summed up better than by the oddness of the first sentence: "There was once a small boy called Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and what's more he wasn't very old either." Wilfrid lives next to a retirement home, filled with folks like "Mrs. Jordan who played the organ" and "Mr. Hosking who told him scary stories." But his favorite old person is 96-year-old Miss Nancy. Everyone says Miss...1 point

Koala Lou by Mem Fox

When Koala Lou's mother becomes so busy that she f more...0 points

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 Book0 points

Where Is the Green Sheep? (Horn Book Fanfare List (Awards)) by Mem Fox, Judy Horacek

There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and more...0 points

There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but where is the green sheep? The search is on in this cozy, sheep-filled story from acclaimed author Mem Fox and popular Australian cartoonist Judy Horacek. Complete with sleepy rhymes and bright illustrations, this book is sure to delight children of all ages, from the very young to those just beginning to read.0 points

Time for Bed (Big Book Edition) by Mem Fox

Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are more...0 points

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 Journal0 points

Hunwick's Egg by Mem Fox

When a mysterious egg appears outside Hunwick's bu more...0 points

When a mysterious egg appears outside Hunwick's burrow after a terrible storm, no one knows what to do with it. And when it doesn't hatch right away, everyone is even more bewildered. Everyone, that is, but Hunwick. For Hunwick understands the egg. It is his friend. And he is the only one who knows its secret. From the author and illustrator of the modern classic Koala Lou, here is a moving tale of loneliness, friendship, and most of all, the power the imagination has to change the way we see t...0 points

Where the Giant Sleeps by Mem Fox

Do ogres snore? Do pirates have blankies? Do fairi more...0 points

Do ogres snore? Do pirates have blankies? Do fairies suck their thumbs? We may never know the answers to these questions. But if we're lucky--and very observant--we might be able to catch a glimpse of some fantastic creatures, all fast asleep. In soothing rhyme, bestselling author Mem Fox explores the sleeping habits of our favorite inhabitants from the world of fairy tales. Vladimir Radunsky fills a dreamy, picturesque landscape with surprising and fun details. Fairies, wizards, goblins, an...0 points

A Particular Cow by Mem Fox

Cow's Saturday morning stroll begins calmly enough more...0 points

Cow's Saturday morning stroll begins calmly enough. But when she suddenly finds herself on the wrong side of a particular pair of bloomers, all heck breaks loose--and soon she's also on the wrong side of the mailman, a group of kids, a wedding party, and, well, pretty much everyone else in town. With zippy characters, clever language, and a terrific visual story line, this raucous book by bestselling author Mem Fox is certain to become a particular read-aloud favorite.0 points

The Magic Hat by Mem Fox

One fine day, from out of town--and without any wa more...0 points

One fine day, from out of town--and without any warning at all--a magic hat appears in the sky. It tumbles and bounces through the air and makes magic wherever it lands. Everyone is delighted as, one by one, the townspeople are transformed into giant playful animals. And then a wizard arrives. . . . With irresistible rhyming language and bright, whimsical illustrations, this perfect read-aloud by internationally acclaimed author Mem Fox will weave its way into the hearts of young children every...0 points

Sleepy Bears by Mem Fox

And in winter, bears sleep. But how do you convinc more...0 points

And in winter, 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. Mem Fox, beloved author of the bestselling Time for Bed, will enchant bear cubs of all ages with this tender bedtime story, certain to inspire sweet dreams all through the night. 0 points

Whoever You Are by Mem Fox

Every day all over the world, children are laughin more...0 points

Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are all alike. Stirring words and bold paintings weave their way around our earth, across cultures and generations. At a time when, unfortunately, the lessons of tolerance still need to be learned, Whoever You Are urges us to accept our differences, to recognize our similar...0 points

Boo to a Goose (Picture Puffins) by Mem Fox

What would you rather do than say "BOO!" more...0 points

What would you rather do than say "BOO!" to a goose? Discover one child's alternatives with this delightful baker's dozen of rhymes. David Miller's amazingly detailed cut paper sculptures are sure to inspire readers to compose some wacky goose verses of their own.0 points

Shoes from Grandpa by Mem Fox

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Tough Boris by Mem Fox

Boris von der Borch is a mean, greedy old pirate-- more...0 points

Boris von der Borch is a mean, greedy old pirate--tough as nails, through and through, like all pirates. Or is he? When a young boy sneaks onto Boris's ship, he discovers that Boris and his mates aren't quite what he expected.0 points

Feathers and Fools by Mem Fox

Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside more...0 points

Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other because of their differences. The fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons to protect themselves--until panic struck and the chance for peace seemed lost forever.0 points

Hattie And The Fox by Mem Fox

I can see a nose and two eyes in the bushes!" more...0 points

I can see a nose and two eyes in the bushes!" cries Hattie. But nobody is listening. "I can see a nose, two eyes, two ears, two legs, and a body in the bushes!" cries Hattie. But no one is paying a bit of attention. Not goose. Not pig. Not horse. Not cow. She tries again and again to warn her friends of danger, but nobody listens to Hattie. That is, until they all realize that what Hattie is saying is true!0 points

Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild! by Mem Fox, Marla Frazee

Harriet doesn't mean to be pesky. Sometimes she ju more...0 points

Harriet doesn't mean to be pesky. Sometimes she just is. And her mother doesn't mean to lose her temper. Sometimes she just does. But Harriet and her mother know that even when they do things they wish they hadn't, they still love each other very much.0 points

Night Noises (Voyager Book) by Mem Fox

As elderly Lily Laceby dozes by the fire, her dog, more...0 points

As elderly Lily Laceby dozes by the fire, her dog, Butch Aggie, becomes alarmed by strange noises outside. Finally awakened by Butch Aggie's growls and barks, Lily finds a lovely surprise waiting for her. "The language, pacing, tension, and sparks of excitement are absolutely at one with the artwork."--The Horn Book0 points

Sophie (Books for Young Readers) by Mem Fox

Sophie loves her Grandpa. And her Grandpa loves So more...0 points

Sophie loves her Grandpa. And her Grandpa loves Sophie. They are best friends. And then one day there is no Grandpa. . . . Family love and the natural cycle of birth, life, and death are tenderly portrayed in this moving story. "Fox's spare text distills complex life passages into emotions so clear even a child can understand and perhaps draw comfort from them."--Booklist0 points

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox

As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny ba more...0 points

As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. . . . And here, from two of the most gifted picture-book creators of our time, is a celebration of baby fingers, baby toes, and the joy they-and the babies they belong to-bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world! This is a gorgeously simple picture book for very young children, and once you finish the rhythmic, rhyming text, all you'll want to do is go back to the beginning . . .....0 points