{"title":"Mem Fox","description":"\u003cp\u003eShare the magic of storytime with \u003cstrong\u003eMem Fox\u003c\/strong\u003e, the beloved Australian author whose lyrical, warmly illustrated picture books have become timeless classics read to millions of children around the world — books that speak with equal power to the hearts of children and the adults who read to them, and that have made Mem Fox one of the most celebrated and influential picture book authors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Born in Australia and raised partly in Zimbabwe, Fox began her writing career as a university lecturer in literacy education, and her deep understanding of how children learn to read and love language infuses every one of her books with a rhythmic, musical quality that makes them irresistible to read aloud. Her debut picture book \u003cem\u003ePossum Magic\u003c\/em\u003e (1983) — illustrated by Julie Vivas and featuring a little possum made invisible by her grandmother’s magic, travelling across Australia in search of the food that will make her visible again — became the bestselling Australian picture book of all time and has never been out of print. Other beloved classics include \u003cem\u003eWilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge\u003c\/em\u003e, a tender story about memory and friendship between a small boy and an elderly woman; \u003cem\u003eKoala Lou\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eNight Noises\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eHarriet, You’ll Drive Me Wild!\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eTen Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eWhoever You Are\u003c\/em\u003e. Essential gifting for babies, toddlers, and every child who loves a story read aloud.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ten-little-fingers-and-ten-little-toes","title":"Ten little fingers and ten little toes","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing is sweeter, as everyone knows, than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes!All over the world, babies are different. Yet in some ways they are very much the same: each one has ten little fingers and ten little toes – to play with, to tickle, to wave. And each child is very, very special to its parents…With Mem Fox's gently rhyming text illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, best loved as the illustrator of the classic nursery join-in picture book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes will fast become the essential book for baby playtime – and the perfect gift for a new arrival!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46036888092729,"sku":"9781406331264","price":449.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/81x6utLeSLL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782817012"},{"product_id":"goblin-and-the-empty-chair","title":"The Goblin and the Empty Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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 Dillon, here is a rich and moving original fairy tale about family, friendship, and the power compassion has to unite us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46040196972601,"sku":"9781416985853","price":629.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61Znp-hnf4L._SL1000.jpg?v=1782840634"},{"product_id":"two-little-monkeys","title":"Two little monkeys","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese 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 be? Can two clever monkeys outwit a hungry creature who’s on the prowl for a tasty lunch? And just who is this hungry prowler? From bestselling picture book giants Mem Fox and Jill Barton, here is a sweet, surprise-filled story that’s sure to have little ones everywhere leaping with delight!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46040361107513,"sku":"9781416986874","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61agVHg2oeL._SL1000_bd2bbd06-39e0-4b55-be8b-082729a75a0d.jpg?v=1782843720"},{"product_id":"nellie-belle","title":"Nellie Belle","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet 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’s the most fun of all? Why snuggling in bed with her best friend Ted, of course! With terrific rhyme, sweet characters, and a cozy ending, this picture book from Mem Fox is just right for reading aloud to little ones. And illustrator Mike Austin’s darling dog makes it especially irresistible!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46040361238585,"sku":"9781416990055","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61aPzIK9svL._SL1410_4f33f6aa-723f-4b22-a9a5-90729b913d62.jpg?v=1782843723"},{"product_id":"tell-me-about-your-day-today","title":"Tell me about your day today","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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 boy in this gentle and fun story loves to talk to his stuffed animals each evening and share with them all the things that happened to him that day—and to hear about their days, too. From bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Lauren Stinger, here is a celebration of imagination, play, friendship, and coziness certain to touch a chord with young children everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46040361271353,"sku":"9781416990062","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61bl2OTKT8L._SL1000_954f20cf-49ee-4cd8-983b-c32539e278fc.jpg?v=1782843723"},{"product_id":"lets-count-goats","title":"Let's count goats!","description":"\u003cp\u003eI 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 readers a delightful opportunity to count the funny four-legged creatures. Acclaimed author Mem Fox’s renowned humor and infectious rhyme merge with celebrated illustrator Jan Thomas’s bold and brilliant illustrations to make this an instant goat-by-numbers classic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46040391614521,"sku":"9781442405981","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61OIMmbU-eL._SL1000_be4358ed-2d10-4c68-8dc5-0af1e2990ab4.jpg?v=1782844136"},{"product_id":"yoohoo-ladybug","title":"Yoo-hoo, Ladybug!","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan 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 treasure hunt to find this sneaky little bug, wherever she may be! Children will delight in this picture book game of hide-and-seek and will eagerly read along, pointing out Ladybug’s newest and cleverest hiding spot time and again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46040394235961,"sku":"9781442434004","price":269.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/514dCM5gWvL._SL1000_cc1ebc43-49d0-4b43-8041-5e1ce91b1fed.jpg?v=1782844180"},{"product_id":"hello-baby-2","title":"Hello Baby!","description":"\u003cp\u003eA playful favorite from Mem Fox is now a Classic Board Book!After meeting a bevy of baby animals—including a clever monkey, a hairy warthog, 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 author Mem Fox and adorable cut-paper illustrations by Caldecott-Honor recipient Steve Jenkins, this book is an irresistible celebration of the joyful connection between parent and child. Now available for the first time as a Classic Board Book, this story is perfect for the youngest readers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46040394301497,"sku":"9781442434325","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71Vvs6S08eL._SL1000.jpg?v=1782844182"},{"product_id":"early-one-morning","title":"Early One Morning","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin 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 breakfast. He searches the farm for it. Could it be by the gate? In the truck? In the haystack? 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