We all hope and expect our children will learn to read, but how many of us realize we can get our kids on the road to reading simply by reading aloud to them every day? With passion and humor, Mem Fox explains why reading aloud to young children has such an impact on their ability to readand on their entire lives. Writing as an ordinary mother as well as a bestselling author and internationally respected literacy expert, Fox explores when and where...

Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love.

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

One by one five little ducklings tumble off the bridge into the river below--and mother duck follows them.

Explains why reading aloud to young children has such an impact on their ability to read and their entire lives.

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

A baby encounters a variety of young animals, including a clever monkey, a hairy warthog, and a dusty lion cub, before discovering the most precious creature of all.

Includes: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Possum Magic and Princess Furball.