New Releases by Mem Fox

THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR - EARLY CHILDHOOD Celebrate 20 years of Where is the Green Sheep? with a delightful, limited edition touch-and-feel book. 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? Join the hunt for the green sheep in this joyful, interactive touch-and-feel book, with plenty for little hands to explore on every page.

Celebrate 20 years of the million copy bestseller by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek with a special limited edition sticker activity book. Join in the fun with stickers to place, puzzles, colouring-in pages and much more! 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?

"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? Celebrate 20 years of this joyous Australian picture book and join Mem Fox and Judy Horacek''s wildly wonderful search for the green sheep." -- Back cover.

"What are two parents to do when their beloved little dragon keeps breathing fire all over the house?"--

A beautiful and gentle story about life and death from beloved author Mem Fox, illustrated by rising star Freya Blackwood; its star imagery, and sense of rebirth make it a perfect choice for the holiday season. In this touching and timeless story, a star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community. Renowned author Mem Fox''s tender text about the journey of life is beautifully rendered by Freya Blackwood whose luminous illustrations capture the warmth and complexity of growing up. This a unique and moving story to be cherished by all ages and shared for generations to come. "Mem Fox''s books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier." --Sunday Age (Australia)

Join a little boy searching the farm for his breakfast one fine morning in this charming picture book from bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Christine Davenier. Early one morning, a little boy sets out to find something for his breakfast. He searches the farm for it. Could it be by the gate? In the truck? In the haystack? Little ones will delight in seeing barnyard animals and guessing what it is the little boy is searching for until he finally finds it and settles in for a delicious breakfast with his grandmother.

Hush, Grandma Poss and all of their bush friends are the perfect companions to your precious new babys first records. This new edition of My Possum Magic Baby Book features a new cover and rarely seen illustrations by Julie Vivas... as well as all the many favourites from Possum Magic.

Roly Poly the polar bear gets a little brother he did not ask for, in this charming story about sibling rivalry and the bonds of family from the beloved picture book creators of Time for Bed, Mem Fox and Jane Dyer. Roly Poly the polar bear loves being an only child. His bed is only his. The fish he catches are only his. And he doesn’t have to share his toy walrus tooth with anyone. But then along comes baby Monty. Roly Poly did not ask for a little brother and he certainly does not want one now! What is Roly Poly to do when Monty starts making him share his bed and fish and walrus tooth?

The search is on for green sheep in this cozy, sheep-filled board book, complete with sleepy rhymes and bright illustrations. Full color.

Bonnie and Ben go on a wonderful bedtime adventure before it''s time to say: good night, sleep tight!

When Grandpa decides to buy Jessie a new pair of shoes from winter, the rest of the family join in with offers of new socks, skirt, blouse, sweater coat, scarf, hat and mittens. Jessie doesn''t want to be mean, but all she really wants is a new pair of...

These monkeys are on the move! A playful, rhyming picture book from an award-winning team. 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? From bestselling picture book giants Mem Fox and Jill Barton, here is a sweet, surprise-filled story that’s sure to have little ones everywhere leaping with delight!

After meeting a bevy of baby animals— including a clever monkey, a sleepy leopard, and a dusty lion cub—the baby in this story discovers the most precious creature of all . . . itself, of course! With an exuberant rhyming text by bestselling author Mem Fox and adorable cut-paper illustrations by Caldecott Honor recipient Steve Jenkins, this book is an irresistible celebration of the joyful connection between parent and child.

Possum Magic has been reinvented for the first time as a counting book for very small children. On its first publication in 1983, Possum Magic was an instant success, and has been voted by booksellers as Australia''s best-selling children''s picture book. Children and parents will love this variation on a timeless favourite.

A young boy with a long name befriends an elderly woman with memory loss.

Illustrations and rhyming text portray the different residents of fairyland and where each one goes to sleep.

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

A wizard''s hat blows into town, changing people into different animals when it lands on their heads.

Wombat loves everything about Christmas--especially the Nativity play. He''s wanted to be in it for as long as he can remember. At last he''s old enough to try out. But at the auditions, the first part goes to someone else. So does the next. And the next . . . Will there be a part left for Wombat?

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

When winter comes, six sleepy bears are rhymed to sleep by Mother Bear.

As darkness falls, parents get their children ready for sleep.

Zusammenfassung: Through a series of questions to which the reader must answer yes or no, the personality and occupation of a lady called Daisy O''Grady are revealed.

A young koala plans to win her mother''s attention by training diligently for the Bush Olympics.

Lily Laceby is nearly 90 and lives in a remote cottage with her dog, Butch Aggie. One wild winter night she drifts off to sleep. As she dreams peacefully of bygone days, Butch Aggie stirs, hackles raised, hearing strange noises. Who could be out on such a night? But Lily opens the door to a lovely surprise. A delightfully suspenseful story that children will enjoy again and again. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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

Two Australian possums go in search of the magic that will make the invisible one of them visible.