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Mem Fox Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

born 1946 · Melbourne, Australia (raised in Zimbabwe)
📖 Best for: Pre-K (ages 2–5) · K–2nd grade (ages 5–8)

Mem Fox booksbooks by Mem FoxPossum MagicWilfrid Gordon McDonald PartridgeKoala LouTime for Bed

Mem Fox books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these

Who is Mem Fox?

Mem Fox is a literacy expert and author whose rhythmic picture books are written to be read aloud. Possum Magic (1983), illustrated by Julie Vivas, is one of Australia’s best-selling children’s books; Where Is the Green Sheep? is a toddler favourite.

Where to start

New to Mem Fox? Start with Possum Magic.

Mem Fox’s best-known books, in order

Mem Fox’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. Possum Magic (1983)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  2. Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (1984)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  3. Koala Lou (1988)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  4. Time for Bed (1993)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  5. Where Is the Green Sheep? (2004)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  6. Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes (2008)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter
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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
Beatrix Potter
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The Real Mother Goose
The Real Mother Goose
Blanche Fisher Wright
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Cat & Dog and the Rain
Global Digital Library
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Little Brown Squirrel
Global Digital Library
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Mrs Penguin’s Perfect Palace
Helen Brain
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Rhymes for the nursery
Rhymes for the nursery
Ann Taylor
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The Scarecrows on Parade
StoryWeaver
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Why did the polar bear leave
3asafeer
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Why the owl never sleeps
Wandile Mathe
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Woof-woof!
Sindiwe Magona
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A Child’s Garden of Verses
Robert Louis Stevenson
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mem Fox?

Mem Fox is a literacy expert and author whose rhythmic picture books are written to be read aloud. Possum Magic (1983), illustrated by Julie Vivas, is one of Australia’s best-selling children’s books; Where Is the Green Sheep? is a toddler favourite.

What is Mem Fox’s most famous book?

Possum Magic is a great place to start; other favourites include Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, Koala Lou, Time for Bed.

What age are Mem Fox’s books for?

Mem Fox’s books are best for pre-k (ages 2–5) · k–2nd grade (ages 5–8).

Can I read Mem Fox’s books free online?

Mem Fox’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Mem Fox books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Mem Fox ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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