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About the Author
Mem Fox has written more than 40 books for children, including the bestselling and much-loved picture books Possum Magic and Where is the Green Sheep? Other books by Mem include Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Hunwick’s Egg, Hello Baby!, A Giraffe in the Bath, Koala Lou, Baby Bedtime and Roly Poly. In 2019, The Tiny Star was released to great critical acclaim from the Australian Book Industry, and March 2021 will see the release of another new picture book, Early One Morning.
Mem has been presented with an array of book awards, and was awarded an AM for services to the cultural life of Australia in 1993.
Mem lives in Adelaide and is a retired Associate Professor of Literacy Studies from Flinders University, South Australia. Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)
Steve Jenkins is a graphic designer and artist who admits that his first love was science, an interest that shows through clearly in his interpretive art of animals. He and his wife collaborate often and run a graphic design firm together. He has three children and currently lives in Colorado.
He has illustrated many books including the Caldecott Honor recipient
What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?From the brand
From the Publisher
From award-winning author Mem Fox comes the perfect picture book for 2-4 year olds.
Full of beautiful artwork and featuring strong, simple text.
Clever monkey babies, dusty lion babies, sleepy leopard babies – the world is filled with beautiful babies.
But which one is the most treasured baby of all?
This timeless classic includes-
– a simple, repetitive storyline which introduces the first-time reader to young animals, with the satisfying conclusion of identifying themselves
– clean, simple and compulsive words, very typically Mem in delivery
– charming ‘paper art’ similar in style to Eric Carle
‘Mem Fox’s books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier.’ Sunday Age
‘Like her Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Fox’s newest has all the marks of a lap-sit classic.’ Publishers Weekly
‘This picture book brims with fascinating animals, brilliant words and engaging artwork; it begs for cozy nightly readings.’ Kirkus Reviews
Tim_Sydney –
We read this to our newborn every night. The story is simple and the pictures are engaging for them to follow. Being a board book too it’s very sturdy.
Samantha –
Bought it as part of a baby shower gift and it was perfect!
Teresa –
Desde los 5 meses fan de Mem Fox
Descubrimos a Mem Fox por “where is the green seep?” Y nos vamos haciendo con todos sus libros. Al peque le encantan.
Jacquelin Hutch –
Fun book for reading with my baby
We love reading this book to our baby. We read this book to my nieces when they were younger, and were so happy to read this to our baby now that we have one.
Kelsey H. –
This is the best book
Highly recommended. Great rhymes, covers a lot of animals, and has a great “I love you” message.
Copperfox –
What a darling book!
I bought this book when my daughter was 14 months old and she took to it right away. Mem Fox’s rhythmic language is always pleasing but Steve Jenkins’ illustrations take the cake. The animals are detailed enough to be appreciated by adults but have the right amount clear shape language and bold contrast to be pleasing to young, developing eyes. We have come up with hand movements for every animals, like pointing to the sky for the eagle, yawning wide for the hippo, ruffling hair for the warthog, etc. It makes it more interactive, which toddlers seem to love. Overall, a wonderful book to introduce body terms and new animals.
M. Tilston –
Another gem by Mem Fox.
Mem Fox has some very sweet stories for toddlers and this is no exception. I bought this for my toddler when she was 15 months and she adores it now at 22 months, answering the “Are you a ______?” questions on every page. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is told with a gentle rhyme.
Alex –
Not liking it
Not sure why it has so many positive reviews. Did not like neither the illustrations nor the text. Has kinda dark vibe about it.
Kindle Customer –
I Love This Book
I try to give this book as a gift to all the new parents in my life, it is a great book for baby, parents and grandparents. I love that it is now a board book, years ago it was a hardcover while lovely not as durable as a board book.
D –
LO’s favorite.
Especially bought this as this is my toddler’s favorite as I am reading this for almost 8+ months. Earleir used a library copy and now got our own. From infant stage until toddler stage, this book is engaging. one of our sleep time ritual.