'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 (Chronologisch)
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.






Our Dragon
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
"What are two parents to do when their beloved little dragon keeps breathing fire all over the house?"--
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)
Wenn ein Stern vom Himmel fällt
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
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.
Possum Magic Actions
- 16 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
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.
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.
The Magic Hat
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
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+
A Particular Cow
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
When a particular cow goes for her particular morning walk, usually nothing happens. Until one particular Saturday . . . 'Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier.' SUNDAY AGE
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.
Zehn kleine Finger und zehn kleine Zeh'n
Geschenkbuch zur Geburt für Eltern & Geschwister
- 38 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
In diesem herzerwärmenden Buch kann man nicht nur sehen, welche Freude Babys überall auf der Welt auslösen, man kann auch sehen, dass alle Babys gleich sind - alle haben zehn kleine Finger und zehn kleine Zehen - egal welchen Geschlechts, welcher Hautfarbe oder Herkunft. Ein ideales Geschenk für Kinder und junge Eltern.
Where is the Green Sheep?
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
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?
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.
Reading Magic
Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
- 208 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
The emotional and intellectual benefits of reading aloud to children are explored in this revised edition by bestselling author and literacy expert Mem Fox. She emphasizes how this practice significantly enhances children's reading skills and overall learning potential, offering insights and strategies for parents and educators to foster a love of reading in young learners.
Whoever You Are
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Despite the differences between people around the world, there are things in common, such as pain, joy, and love.
Wombat Divine
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
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?
As darkness falls, parents get their children ready for sleep.
Was meinst du?
- 28 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
Wer kommt hinter das Geheimnis der ungewöhnlichen alten Dame? (ab 4).
Possum Magic
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
For 30 years Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted children and adults alike. Mem Fox's lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, together with Julie Vivas' exquisite illustrations, weave a story of pure magic. Continuously in print since it was first published by Omnibus Books in 1983, Possum Magic has been embraced as a timeless Australian tale.
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 . . . Koala Lou starts her training right away! An Australian classic by the author and illustrator of Hunwick's Egg. '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
A Cat Called Kite
- 33 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden












