Mem Fox

Are you a clever monkey, a scaly crocodile, or maybe a slow-moving turtle? In this playful and wildly funny guessing game, you will meet an amazing lineup of wild animals! As you flip through the pages, you will be asked a series of silly questions to figure out exactly what kind of creature you might be. You will encounter leopards with spots, elephants with long trunks, and even ostriches with incredibly long legs. Each spectacular animal brings a new clue, challenging you to observe their unique features and quirky habits. With beautiful, bright illustrations and a fast-paced rhythm, this lively animal adventure will keep you laughing and guessing all the way to the heartwarming and loving surprise waiting for you at the very end!

What does it really mean to call a country your home? In this vibrant and welcoming journey, you will travel across Australia to meet an incredible mix of people from all over the planet. Some families have lived on the land for thousands of years, while others have just arrived after crossing vast oceans to find a peaceful place to live. You will hear fascinating stories from children whose parents came from Italy, Lebanon, Vietnam, and many other faraway places. Even though their backgrounds, favorite foods, and family histories are completely different, they all share the exact same pride in the place they live now. This beautiful, rhyming exploration of history and community celebrates how sharing our different cultures makes the world a much richer, brighter, and kinder place for everyone.

Wombat loves everything about Christmas, but more than anything else in the world, he wants to be in the grand Nativity play! When audition day finally arrives, he is bubbling with excitement and ready to show off his acting skills. He tries out for every single role, from the archangel to the Three Kings. But there is a big problem. Wombat is either too heavy, too big, or just not quite right for any of the parts he tries. As the cast list fills up, poor Wombat worries he might be left out of his favorite holiday tradition completely. Will his friends find the perfect spot for him before the curtain rises? Discover how a determined little animal figures out that sometimes the best role is the one you least expect in this heartwarming holiday classic!

Get ready for a hilarious, rhyming adventure with Jessie and her family! It all starts with a simple pair of shoes from Grandpa. But soon, everyone in the family wants to add to Jessie's brand-new outfit. Dad wants to buy her a skirt, Mom wants to find the perfect sweater, and the list of clothes just keeps growing and growing! As you read along, you will love predicting what piece of clothing comes next in this funny, fast-paced story. The repetitive rhymes make it incredibly fun to read out loud. You might even find yourself memorizing the family's wild shopping list! Will Jessie finally get to wear her new clothes, or will her family's generous gifts get completely out of hand? Jump into this classic, laugh-out-loud tale to find out!

Bonnie and Ben are two incredibly energetic children who are absolutely not ready to go to sleep! Luckily, their favorite babysitter, Skinny Doug, has arrived for the evening. Skinny Doug knows that the best way to calm down a wild night is with a little bit of storytelling magic. He begins reciting a wonderful series of classic, toe-tapping nursery rhymes that instantly transport the kids into a whimsical, musical world. With every familiar rhyme, the siblings are swept into a new mini-adventure full of fascinating characters and silly situations. As the stories weave together, the excitement of the day slowly melts away into peaceful yawns. Find out if Skinny Doug’s clever rhymes can finally convince Bonnie and Ben to close their eyes and drift off into dreamland!

You are about to meet the most colorful, talented, and unusual flock of sheep in the world! On this hilarious adventure, you will find the blue sheep, the red sheep, the incredibly smart reading sheep, and even a brave sheep exploring outer space. They are riding trains, sliding down slides, flying kites, and performing incredible circus tricks. But as you flip through the pages, you will quickly notice that someone very important is missing from all the fun. Where in the world is the green sheep? Everyone is looking for him, but he is nowhere to be found among the acrobats or the musicians. Follow the clever clues and scan every bustling scene in this brightly illustrated puzzle to finally track down the elusive green sheep!

After a terrifyingly wild storm tears through the desert, Hunwick the bandicoot makes an astonishing discovery outside his burrow. Sitting quietly in the dirt is the most beautiful, smooth egg he has ever seen. Believing it needs protection, the gentle bandicoot immediately takes the egg in, determined to be its absolute best friend. Hunwick takes the egg everywhere, telling it secrets, showing it the beautiful desert flowers, and fiercely protecting it from other curious animals. His neighbors think he is being ridiculous and wait eagerly for the egg to hatch. But as time passes and nothing happens, Hunwick learns a brilliant lesson about what true companionship really means. Dive into this incredibly touching story about devotion, unexpected friendships, and loving someone exactly the way they are.

Koala Lou used to be the absolute center of her mother's universe. But as her family grows bigger and bigger, with new brothers and sisters constantly demanding attention, Koala Lou starts to feel completely invisible. Desperate to hear her mother say she loves her again, the clever little koala hatches a daring plan. She decides to enter the famous Bush Olympics! She begins training relentlessly, doing push-ups, lifting weights, and practicing her tree-climbing skills every single day. She is absolutely determined to win the gold medal so her mother will finally notice her standing on the podium. Will her incredible athletic feats be enough to win back her mother's attention, or will she discover that some love never fades away? Cheer for Koala Lou in this beautifully illustrated, heartwarming adventure!

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a young boy with a very long name and an incredibly big heart. He lives right next door to a peaceful nursing home and is great friends with all the residents. But his absolute favorite person is Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper, because she has four names just like he does! When Wilfrid learns that Miss Nancy is slowly losing her memory, he wants to help, but he does not even know what a memory is. He begins asking all his older friends to explain it, gathering a collection of objects that make you laugh, cry, and feel warm inside. Armed with his special discoveries, Wilfrid sets out on a gentle mission to help Miss Nancy find her past. Discover the true power of kindness in this deeply moving classic.

The sun is finally setting, the sky is growing dark, and a peaceful hush is falling over the entire world. It is that quiet time of day when everyone needs to start getting ready for sleep. Across the fields, farms, and forests, baby animals of all kinds are snuggling up closely with their loving parents to rest. You will watch as tiny mice curl into their nests, fluffy sheep settle down in the meadow, and little kittens close their tired eyes. With soothing, rhythmic rhymes and beautiful, soft paintings, this classic book captures the warmth and comfort of being tucked safely into bed. It is the perfect calming journey to read right before you turn out the lights, reminding you that everyone, everywhere, needs a good night's sleep.

Winter has finally arrived, blanketing the forest in freezing snow and icy winds. Deep inside a cozy, warm cave, a massive family of bears is getting ready for their long winter hibernation. But the six young bears are completely wide awake and absolutely refuse to go to sleep! To settle them down, the wise and patient Mother Bear begins to weave a gentle, magical spell using special bedtime rhymes. For each restless bear, she shares a unique, soothing poem designed to bring on heavy eyelids and peaceful dreams. Slowly, one by one, the playful cubs surrender to the quiet rhythm and drift off into a deep slumber. Wrap yourself up in this comforting, wintery tale and see if Mother Bear’s beautiful rhymes make you sleepy, too!

Take a journey around the world and discover the beautiful thread that connects us all! In this thoughtful and vibrant book, you will meet children who live in different countries, speak different languages, and have homes that look entirely unlike yours. You might notice that their schools, their clothes, and even their favorite foods are brand new to you. But as you look closer, you will realize something amazing. No matter how far apart we live or how different our daily lives might seem, we all share the same feelings inside. We all smile when we are happy, we all cry when we are hurt, and we all share the same joy and love. This beautifully illustrated exploration of our global community will show you that underneath it all, people everywhere are just like you.

One ordinary day, a beautiful, sparkling blue hat drops right out of the sky and starts tumbling through the streets of a quiet town! But this is not just any piece of clothing. Every time the mysterious hat lands on a person's head, something completely wild and impossible happens in a flash of sparkling light. Suddenly, serious adults are magically transformed into giant toads, playful baboons, and even hopping kangaroos! The whole town is thrown into chaos as the enchanted hat dances through the air, looking for its next unsuspecting victim. Who is controlling this magical mayhem, and how will the townspeople ever get back to normal? Dive into this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud adventure to see what happens when a little bit of wizardry completely takes over the neighborhood!

Boris von der Borch is the fiercest, meanest, and greediest pirate ever to sail the seven seas! He looks exactly like a pirate should: massive, scruffy, and incredibly tough. His entire crew is just as rough and terrifying, spending their days being brave, fearless, and totally unstoppable on their giant ship. But when a sneaky young boy manages to stow away on board, he starts observing the terrible pirate captain closely. Soon, the boy discovers that there is much more to Boris than his scary reputation. When a sudden tragedy strikes the captain's beloved pet parrot, the tough exterior of the crew begins to crack. Can a fearsome pirate show his true feelings? Uncover the surprising truth about bravery, sadness, and hidden kindness in this thrilling ocean adventure!

Hattie the Hen is just going about her day on the farm when she spots something incredibly strange hiding in the nearby bushes. First, she sees a sharp nose, then two sneaky eyes, and soon a pair of pointy ears! She tries desperately to warn the horse, the cow, the pig, and the sheep that danger is creeping closer by the minute. But there is one massive problem: none of the other animals care at all! They are completely bored and refuse to listen to Hattie's frantic warnings. As the mysterious creature steps out of the shadows, Hattie realizes she has to take matters into her own wings. Will she be able to save herself and her stubborn friends from a very hungry visitor? Jump into this tense, exciting farmyard mystery to see who outsmarts who!

Grandma Poss is an incredibly talented possum who knows the best bush magic in all of Australia. To protect her tiny granddaughter, Hush, from dangerous predators, she casts a powerful spell that makes Hush completely invisible! Being invisible is thrilling at first, allowing Hush to slide down kangaroos and play clever tricks. But after a while, Hush desperately wants to see her own face again. The only problem is that Grandma Poss has completely forgotten the spell to reverse the magic! The two possums must set off on a massive, continent-spanning road trip to find the specific Australian foods that will slowly bring Hush back to view. Join them on a delicious and dangerous quest across the country as they munch their way toward a magical cure!

Get ready for the most ridiculous, action-packed counting adventure you have ever seen! This is not your typical math lesson. Instead, you are going to be tracking down an incredibly wild herd of goats who are busy doing completely unexpected things. You will see goats flying through the sky in airplanes, goats making massive messes in the kitchen, and even goats trying to play musical instruments! As you turn the pages, the hilarious antics get bigger and bolder, challenging you to find and count every single mischievous animal hidden in the chaotic scenes. It is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud game that makes practicing your numbers more fun than ever. Jump into the silliness and see if you can keep up with this completely out-of-control goat parade!

Harriet is a bright, energetic girl who absolutely does not mean to cause trouble. But somehow, massive messes just seem to follow her wherever she goes! Whether she is accidentally knocking over a glass of juice, trailing mud across a perfectly clean floor, or having a minor disaster with her paint set, things get chaotic very quickly. Her mother tries her absolute best to stay calm, taking deep breaths and cleaning up each accident with incredible patience. She keeps promising herself she will not lose her temper. But as Harriet's harmless little mistakes continue to pile up throughout the day, the tension builds higher and higher. Will her mother finally reach her breaking point? Experience the hilarious, extremely relatable chaos of a busy afternoon in this funny and deeply forgiving family story.

Travel around the globe to meet a wonderful group of babies who are born in completely different places! Some live far away in the freezing ice and snow, while others grow up in cozy tents or busy towns. Every single one of them has a unique home, different parents, and their own special way of living. But no matter where you travel in this gentle, rhyming adventure, you will discover one incredible secret that brings everyone together. Every baby, no matter how different their world looks, shares something exactly the same: ten little fingers and ten little toes! This beautifully illustrated celebration of people all over the world is perfect for exploring how we are all wonderfully unique, yet entirely alike in the most important ways.

Old Lily Laceby lives deep in the hills with only her faithful dog, Mutt, to keep her company. One cold winter evening, Lily is dozing peacefully by a warm fire, completely lost in her memories. But outside in the dark, strange and spooky sounds are starting to echo through the trees! Mutt hears the mysterious noises getting closer and closer to their cozy cottage. First there are faint clicks and clacks, then loud crunches and thumps. Mutt barks and growls, trying his best to warn his owner, but Lily continues to sleep right through the racket. What exactly is creeping up on their home in the middle of the night? Join the suspenseful countdown in this thrilling and funny story, where a series of spooky shadows leads to the biggest surprise Lily has ever had!