Mem Fox

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  • Bibliography:
    47 Books
  • First Book:
    November 1985
  • Latest Book:
    May 2023
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Book List in Order: 47 titles

  • Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

    Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a small boy who has a big name - and that''s why he likes Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper becasue she has too. So when he finds Miss Nancy has lost her memory, Wilfrid determines to discover what memories are s...

  • Hattie and the Fox

    Hattie the Hen spots something in the bushes, but none of her friends seem to care in this charming Classic Board Book by bestselling author Mem Fox!“I can see a nose and two eyes in the bushes!” cries Hattie.But nobody is listening. Not goose. N...

  • Arabella, the Smallest Girl in the World

  • Koala Lou

    When Koala Lou’s mother becomes so busy that she forgets to tell her firstborn how much she loves her, Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, intending to win an event and her mother’s love all at one time. “A first-rate choice for bedtime, story ...

  • Night Noises

    As elderly Lily Laceby dozes by the fire, her dog, Butch Aggie, becomes alarmed by strange noises outside. Finally awakened by Butch Aggie’s growls and barks, Lily finds a lovely surprise waiting for her. “The language, pacing, tension, and spark...

  • Mem's the Word

  • Shoes from Grandpa

  • Possum Magic

    Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more. “Another treat fro...

  • Time for Bed

    Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. It’s time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers--sleep tight! “Working beautifully with the soothingly repetitive text, eac...



  • Tough Boris

    Boris von der Borch is a mean, greedy old pirate--tough as nails, through and through, like all pirates. Or is he? When a young boy sneaks onto Boris’s ship, he discovers that even pirates cry. And so does he.
    ...

  • Zoo-Looking

    Best-selling author Mem Fox celebrates a special father-daughter day in this visually stunning picture bookSpend a day at the zoo. There's so much to see: the tiger with the stripes across its back, the panther with its coat of shiny black, the zebra...

  • Guess What?

    Through a series of questions to which the reader answers yes or no, the personality and occupation of Daisy O’Grady are revealed-she’s a witch! “A fascinating brew combining pop culture, Halloween symbols, favorite book characters, and the wor...

  • A Bedtime Story

  • The Straight Line Wonder

  • Sophie

    Sophie loves her Grandpa. And her Grandpa loves Sophie. They are best friends. And then one day there is no Grandpa. . . . Family love and the natural cycle of birth, life, and death are tenderly portrayed in this moving story. “Fox’s spare text ...

  • Boo to a Goose

    A boisterous baker's dozen silly rhymes presents rollicking and whimsical scenarios about what a young person would do rather than frighten a goose, including feeding pajamas to piranhas and walking on knees past a hive full of bees....

  • Sleepy Bears

    Winter is here, and in winter, bears sleep. But how do you convince six not-so-sleepy bear cubs to go to bed? Mother Bear, of course, has found a way--with a cozy rhyme for each of them. Once again, beloved author Mem Fox enchants little ones--and th...

  • Wombat Divine

    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 ne...

  • Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild!

    Harriet Harris doesn't mean to be pesky. Sometimes she just is. And her mother doesn't mean to lose her temper. Sometimes she just does. But Harriet and her mother know that even when they do things they wish they hadn't, they still love each other v...



  • Feathers and Fools

    Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other because of their differences. The fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons to protect themsel...

  • Quienquiera que seas

    Quienquiera que seas ¡publicado por primera vez en español!
     Beloved author Mem Fox's Whoever You Are is a story that weaves its way around our earth--across cultures and generations--celebrating the bonds that unite us all....

  • The Magic Hat

    One fine day, from out of town--and without any warning at all--a magic hat appears in the sky. It tumbles and bounces through the air and makes magic wherever it lands. Everyone is delighted as, one by one, the townspeople are transformed into giant...

  • Where Is the Green Sheep?

    There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but where is the green sheep?

    The search is on in this cozy, sheep-filled story from acclaimed author Mem Fox and popular Australian cartoonist Judy...

  • Hunwick's Egg

    When a mysterious egg appears outside Hunwick's burrow after a terrible storm, no one knows what to do with it. And when it doesn't hatch right away, everyone is even more bewildered. Everyone, that is, but Hunwick. For Hunwick understands the egg. I...

  • A Particular Cow

    Cow’s Saturday morning stroll begins calmly enough. But when she suddenly finds herself on the wrong side of a particular pair of bloomers, all heck breaks loose--and soon she's also on the wrong side of the mailman, a group of kids, a wedding part...

  • Whoever You Are

    Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are all alike. Stirring ...

  • Where the Giant Sleeps

    Do ogres snore? Do pirates have blankies? Do fairies suck their thumbs? We may never know the answers to these questions. But if we're lucky--and very observant--we might be able to catch a glimpse of some fantastic creatures, all fast asleep.   ...

  • Hello Baby!

    After meeting a bevy of baby animals -- including a clever monkey, a sleepy leopard, and a dusty lion cub -- the baby in this story discovers the most precious creature of all . . . itself, of course! With an exuberant rhyming text by bestselling au...

  • The Goblin and the Empty Chair

    In a time long past, in a land far away, a family has suffered an unspeakable loss. But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal. From internationally acclaimed picture book masters Mem Fox and Leo and Diane Dill...



  • Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

    "There was one little baby / who was born far away. / And another who was born / on the very next day. / And both of these babies, / as everyone knows, / had ten little fingers / and ten little toes." No matter which part of the world a baby come...

  • Let's Count Goats!

    I can see the airport goats and I can see their cases. But can you count the pilot goats with goggles on their faces? This hilarious count-to-ten book features goats of all shapes, sizes, hobbies, and professions -- and each spread gives reader...

  • Two Little Monkeys

    These monkeys are on the move! A playful, rhyming picture book from an award-winning team. Two little monkeys playing near a tree, One named Cheeky, and one named Chee. Look out, Cheeky! Look out, Chee! Someone’s prowling -- who could it ...

  • Tell Me About Your Day Today

    A boy and his favorite stuffed animals share their days with one another in this cozy bedtime picture book from Mem Fox. There was once a boy who loved bedtime. What could be more wonderful than sharing bedtime with beloved friends? The little ...

  • Yoo-Hoo, Ladybug!

    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 tre...

  • Good Night, Sleep Tight

    A sweet good-night story by internationally bestselling picture book author Mem Fox! GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT reunites bestselling picture book author Mem Fox with illustrator Judy Horacek, following their collaboration on WHERE IS THE GREEN SHEEP?...

  • Baby Bedtime

    Join these adorable elephants for a lyrical good night routine in this tender bedtime tale from the bestselling author of "Time for Bed" and "Hello Baby!" After all the kissing, and the hugging, and the rocking, and the snuggling, there at last co...

  • Cat Dog

    "Once upon a time there was a cat called Kong." "Wrong!" "Once upon a time there was a cat called Kite." "Right!" In this zippy, zany tale, two daring cats must battle a bulldog bully to restore order to their kingdom. And since no quest is...

  • Nellie Belle

    Meet Nellie Belle, a loveable pup who has fun, fun, fun everywhere she goes in this picture book from the author of Baby Bedtime and Yoo-Hoo, Ladybug! On the beach, in the yard, even in the park in the dark -- Nellie Belle always has fun. But what...

  • He Didn't See an Elephant

    Join a little boy searching the farm for his breakfast one fine morning in this charming picture book from bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Christine Davenier.Early one morning, a little boy sets out to find something for his ...



  • This & That

    In this delightful tale, two mice set off on a storytelling adventure that takes them through cavernous caves, atop crazy giraffes, and over palace walls until they return safely home to the comfort of their beds. A sweet, rhyming story, "This & That...

  • Ducks Away!

    Count along with Mother Duck as her ducklings try to waddle across the bridge. When a sudden gust of wind sweeps one of Mother Duck's ducklings into the river, she doesn't know what to do. With four ducklings on the bridge and one below, Mother Duck ...

  • I'm an Immigrant Too

    From beloved Australian author Mem Fox comes a timely picture book about how all of our lives are enriched by the vibrant cultural diversity immigrants bring to their new communities. What journeys we have travelled, from countries near and far! ...

  • Roly Poly

    Roly Poly the polar bear gets a little brother he did not ask for, in this charming story about sibling rivalry and the bonds of family from the beloved picture book creators of Time for Bed, Mem Fox and Jane Dyer.Roly Poly the polar bear loves being...

  • Bonnie & Ben Rhyme Again

    Come along as a pair of rhyme-loving siblings take a walk and are inspired to recite their favorite nursery rhymes to the world around them in this sweet and funny read-aloud.Bonnie and Ben are two rambunctious siblings who love to rhyme. One day, on...

  • Early One Morning

    Join a little boy searching the farm for his breakfast one fine morning in this charming picture book from bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Christine Davenier. Early one morning, a little boy sets out to find something for ...

  • The Tiny Star

    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 s...

  • Our Dragon

    Beloved picture book creator Mem Fox puts a fresh spin on a new baby book in this tender, funny story of unconditional love.Two parents love their brand-new baby dragon…even though he is always breathing fire (especially when he’s hungry or tired...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Mem Fox has published 47 books.

Mem Fox does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Our Dragon, was published in May 2023.

The first book by Mem Fox, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, was published in November 1985.

No. Mem Fox does not write books in series.
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