“Ideal for reading aloud. Warning: it will be much-requested.” The Independent“Delightfully exuberant, this is a simple, glorious celebration of the differences and similarities between babies the world over” Observer*BOOKTRUST 100 BEST BOOKS 0-5*Nothing is sweeter, as everyone knows, than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes!All over the world, babies are different. Yet ...

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.

Mem Fox is Australia's most successful author of books for young children. Her first book, Possum Magic, is the highest selling picture book ever in Australia. Baby Magic, narrated by Mem, is a selection of some of her favourite stories for toddlers and young children. There are nine timeless stories, including: 01 - Where is the Green Sheep? 02 - Hello Baby! 03 - Boo to a Goose 04 - Shoes From Grandpa 05 - Time for Bed 06 - Tough Boris 07 - Two Little Monkeys 08 - Tell Me About Your Day T...

Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep?

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.

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 ...

In a time long past, in a land far away, a family has suffered an unspeakable loss. But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal.

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.