In this modern classic, bestselling author and educator Mem Fox explores the power and impact that reading aloud to our children can have—on literacy, development, confidence and connection. She explains the benefits and processes of reading, offers practical guidance and tackles enduring controversies from phonics to television.Mem Fox is a retired Associate Professor of Literacy Studies from Flinders University and the author of over 40 books. Her first book, illustrate...

Mem Fox is Australia's best-known children's book author. Her books are tremendously popular in the U.S. as well, and she has traveled widely as a writer, teacher, and passionate proponent of reading aloud to children.

"Both video and audio quality are excellent. This is a video that teachers and parents will love to use when talking of grandparents, the elderly, and love." - School Library JournalIn this very special story, Wilfrid Gordon helps his 96-year-old friend, Miss Nancy, regain some of her memories. Beloved Australian 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, classr...

“Another treat from Mem Fox that is sure to be treasured.”—Children’s Book Review ServiceGrandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more.

The day is done, darkness is falling and little ones are getting sleepy. With its rhythmic verse, this audiobook is ideal for listening before bedtime.

When Grandpa decides to buy Jessie a new pair of shoes for winter, the rest of the family join in with offers of new socks, skirt, blouse, sweater, coat, scarf, hat and mittens. But all Jessie really wants is ...

There was once a baby koala, so soft and round that all who saw her loved her. Her name was Koala Lou. Koala Lou is the first born in a large family. She feels sad because her mother seems too busy to pay her any attention. Perhaps if she wins the tree-climbing at the Bush Olympics her mother might notice her again ... Koala Lou starts her training right away!

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?

Once upon a time, at the edge of a wide and dusty desert, there lived an old bilby. His name was Hunwick. When a mysterious egg appears outside Hunwick's burrow, no one is quite certain what to think. And when it doesn't hatch right away, everyone is even more bewildered. Everyone except Hunwick, that is. Hunwick understands that the egg is his friend, and he is the only one who knows its secret.

A boisterous baker's dozen silly rhymes presents rollicking and whimsical scenarios about what a young person would do rather than frighten a goose, including feeding pajamas to piranhas and walking on knees past a hive full of bees.

Clever monkey babies, dusty lion babies, sleepy leopard babies – the world is filled with beautiful babies. But which one is the most treasured baby of all?

Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more.