'Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier.' The Age A gorgeous special edition celebrating 35 years of this Australian classic by the bestselling and much-loved author of Where is the Green Sheep? and Possum Magic. There was once a baby koala, so soft and round that all who saw her loved her. Her name was Koala Lou. Koala Lou is the first born in a large family. She feels sad because her mother seems too busy to pay her any attention. Perhaps if she wins the tree-climbing at the Bush Olympics her mother might notice her again . . . 'A first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud.' The Horn Book 'Another winner from one of Australia's favorite authors.' Kirkus Reviews All illustrator royalties from this special edition will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to help raise literacy levels and opportunities for Indigenous children living in remote and isolated areas.
Mem Fox Reihenfolge der Bücher
Mem Fox ist eine renommierte australische Bilderbuchautorin, die für ihre Fähigkeit, junge Leser zu fesseln, gefeiert wird. Ihre Werke erforschen oft Themen wie die Verbindung zwischen Eltern und Kindern und die Freude am Entdecken des Lesens. Fox's Schreiben zeichnet sich durch seine spielerische Sprache und rhythmischen Qualitäten aus, was ihre Bücher ideal für gemeinsame Leseerlebnisse macht. Sie ist auch eine leidenschaftliche Verfechterin der Alphabetisierung und teilt ihr Fachwissen mit Eltern und Pädagogen.






- 2023
- 2023
"What are two parents to do when their beloved little dragon keeps breathing fire all over the house?"--
- 2021
The Tiny Star
- 40 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
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)
- 2021
Ein Bilderbuch, das Hoffnung schenkt Ein kleiner Stern fällt vom Himmel und wird zu einem Baby! Es wächst in einer Familie auf, die es sehr liebt, hat Freunde, Träume und Hoffnungen. Das Kind wird erwachsen, hat selbst eine Familie und Enkelkinder. Und schließlich wird aus dem Kind eine alte Frau, die kleiner wird und immer kleiner, bis sie wieder als Stern in den Himmel zurückkehrt. Geburt und Leben, Träume und Überraschungen In diesem zarten Bilderbuch begleiten wir einen Menschen durch sein ganzes Leben und sehen dabei in Nuancen, was im Leben wichtig ist: Liebe, Zugehörigkeit, Nähe und Verbundenheit. Das Buch feiert die Geburt und das Leben und schenkt Hoffnung und Trost, wenn ein lieber Mensch stirbt. Die traumhaften Illustrationen von Freya Blackwood ( Zuhause kann überall sein ) fangen diese Lebensreise auf besondere Weise ein und machen sie zu einem außergewöhnlichen Leseerlebnis für Groß und Klein und zu einem wunderbaren Geschenk.
- 2015
Now even the youngest readers can get to know some of the adorable Australian animals in Possum Magic. Children and parents will love this variation on a timeless favourite. Possum Magic has been voted by booksellers as Australia's best-selling children's picture book.
- 2013
Yoo-Hoo, Ladybug!
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Can you locate Ladybug? A charming, playful seek-and-find adventure from beloved author Mem Fox. Yoo-hoo, Ladybug! Where are you? There you are… afloat in the bath, with Duck and Giraffe! Ladybug loves to hide. Come along on a treasure hunt to find this sneaky little bug, wherever she may be! Children will delight in this picture book game of hide-and-seek and will eagerly read along, pointing out Ladybug’s newest and cleverest hiding spot time and again.
- 2012
Author(s): Mem Fox ISBN: 9781742834450 Binding: Paperback Published: 2012-07-01 Oh, the magic hat, the magic hat! It moved like this and it moved like that! Where will it land next? One day, out of the blue, a magic hat comes to town. Each time it lands on someone the hat transforms the person into an animal. But we don’t know what type of animal it will be until we turn the page. Then all of sudden a wizard appears and turns everyone back to their normal selves. And when the magic hat lands on the wizard’s head, what do you think will happen? Ages 4+
- 2011
Hattie and the Fox
- 30 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Hattie, a large black hen, tries to warn the other animals on the farm that there is something or someone lurking behind the trees. The suspense is brilliantly built up in the illustrations by slowly revealing a fearsome fox that is waiting to pounce. Hattie and the Fox combines repetition and imagery to create a dramatic tale of a clever hen who saves herself and all her farm friends from a hungry fox.
- 2011
- 2010
Tough Boris
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Boris von der Borch is a mean, greedy old pirate, tough as nails, through and through, like all pirates. Or is he? Suggested level: junior, primary.




