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...

A small boy tries to discover the meaning of "memory" so he can restore that of an elderly friend.

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

When a young girl has a series of mishaps at home one day, her mother tries not to lose her temper--and does not quite succeed.

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

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

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

One by one five little ducklings tumble off the bridge into the river below--and mother duck follows them.

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

"A star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community"-- Provided by publisher.