Mem Fox

As darkness falls parents everywhere try to get their children ready for sleep.

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

"Writing as an ordinary mother as well as a bestselling author and internationally respected literary expert, Fox explores when and where to read aloud and demonstrates with easy-to-follow examples how to read aloud to the best effect and how to get the most value and joy our of a read-aloud session".

"A call-and-response-style adventure in which a cat and dog are astonished to find a mouse in their house! The three circle each other while the story sometimes correctly describes their antics-and sometimes doesn't"--

When a young girl has a series of mishaps at home one day, her mother tries not to lose her temper--and does not quite succeed.

Roly Poly the polar bear never wanted a brother, but then little Monty arrives and Roly Poly has to adjust to his new sibling.

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

Siblings Bonnie and Ben impress Skinny Doug with their ability to recite nursery rhymes.

In rhyming text Mother mouse tells her child stories at bedtime.

"A star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community"--