Mem Fox

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...

Rhyming text compares babies born in different places and in different circumstances, but they all share the commonality of ten little fingers and ten little toes.

Hattie, a big black hen, discovers a fox in the bushes, which creates varying reactions in the other barnyard animals.

A rhyming tale about two little monkeys who are hiding from a leopard.

One by one five little ducklings tumble off the bridge into the river below--and mother duck follows them.

Siblings Bonnie and Ben impress Skinny Doug with their ability to recite nursery rhymes.--Provided by Publisher.

"A little boy takes a walk to fetch something for his breakfast before sitting down for a meal with his grandmother"--

Invites the reader to search for Ladybug, who loves to hide.

While Flora visits the zoo with her father, not only does she look at the animals but some of them turn to look at her.

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