Mem Fox

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

In rhyming text, Mother mouse tells her child stories at bedtime.

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

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...

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

Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love.

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

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

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

"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.