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Mem Fox

Born March 5, 1946

Merrion Frances "Mem" Fox AM (née Partridge) is an Australian writer of children's books and an educationalist specialising in literacy. Fox has been semi-retired since 1996, but she still writes and gives seminars. She lives in Adelaide, South Australia.

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Zoo-looking

Zoo-looking

With love, at Christmas

With love, at Christmas

Hello, baby!

Hello, baby!

Counting goats

Counting goats

The straight line wonder

The straight line wonder

Sleepy Bears

Sleepy Bears

This and that

This and that

2025
Our Dragon

Our Dragon

2022
Cat Dog

Cat Dog

2021
The Tiny Star

The Tiny Star

2019
Roly Poly

Roly Poly

2019
I'm an Immigrant Too!

I'm an Immigrant Too!

2018
Ducks Away!

Ducks Away!

2018
I'm Australian Too

I'm Australian Too

2017

with Ronojoy Ghosh

This & That

This & That

2015
Good Night, Sleep Tight

Good Night, Sleep Tight

2012
Tell Me About Your Day Today

Tell Me About Your Day Today

2012
The Goblin and the Empty Chair

The Goblin and the Empty Chair

2009
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

2008
Where the Giant Sleeps

Where the Giant Sleeps

2007
A Particular Cow

A Particular Cow

2006
Hunwick's Egg

Hunwick's Egg

2005
Where Is the Green Sheep?

Where Is the Green Sheep?

2004
The Magic Hat

The Magic Hat

2002
Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives

Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives

2001
Leer como por arte de magia: Como ensenar a tu hijo a leer en edad preescolar y otros milagros de la lectura en voz alta

Leer como por arte de magia: Como ensenar a tu hijo a leer en edad preescolar y otros milagros de la lectura en voz alta

2001
Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild!

Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild!

2000
Whoever You Are

Whoever You Are

1997
WOMBAT DIVINE

WOMBAT DIVINE

1995
Tough Boris

Tough Boris

1994
Radical Reflections: Passionate Opinions on Teaching, Learning, and Living

Radical Reflections: Passionate Opinions on Teaching, Learning, and Living

1993
Es hora de dormir =

Es hora de dormir =

1993
Time for Bed

Time for Bed

1993
Guess What?

Guess What?

1990
Shoes from Grandpa

Shoes from Grandpa

1989
Sophie

Sophie

1989
Koala Lou

Koala Lou

1988
Hattie and the Fox

Hattie and the Fox

1986
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

1984
Possum Magic

Possum Magic

1983