Mem Fox

Mem Fox began writing children's books in the early 1980's. Unfortunately as a child I was not exposed to these books. Probably because at the time I was reading chapter books, and picture books were so..... yesterday. I can't remember which of Mem's books I was first introduced to - possible Possum Magic as it is her first and most Australian of her books. I think I fell in love with Mem Fox was when I heard her read her books at an author talk. By this time I had my own children and had immensely enjoyed reading "Where is the Green Sheep" to them. But to hear Mem read it took my breath away. THAT was how the book was supposed to be read! It was amazing. Mem was promoting her book "Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes" and after hearing her read it I had to get it for my young son. The last book she read that day was "Tough Boris" which I had read before but didn't see the magic in it. It was amazing the way that Mem read it. It was MAGICAL and I felt that I could cry with tough Boris too. I am slowly building up my collection of Mem Fox book. Even though my children have some of these already (well used and worn) I am keeping these books in my bookshelf to be read on special occasions and to hopefully be read to another generation sitting on my knee.
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