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Baby Bedtime

By Mem Fox
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Baby Bedtime by Mem Fox is a tender and soothing bedtime tale for little ones. It follows the loving rituals of getting a baby ready for bed, filled with gentle rhymes and charming illustrations. The book beautifully captures the warmth and joy of this nightly routine, making it a perfect addition to a child's bedtime collection.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you cherish cosy bedtime stories and delight in soothing tales filled with love and tenderness, this children's book might be a perfect addition to your nighttime reading routine. Its gentle, rhythmic prose and warm illustrations create a comforting atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for ending the day on a peaceful note with your little one.

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Baby Bedtime

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A classic children's bedtime story, this tale of love and elephants is a must-have picture book for every Australian household.

The enchanting read-aloud story combines the talents of Australia's premier picture-book writer, Mem Fox, author of Possum Magic and Where is the Green Sheep?, and acclaimed illustrator Emma Quay, creator of Rudie Nudie and Not a Cloud in the Sky.

A lullaby to babies everywhere, Baby Bedtime is a lyrical tribute to the love inspired by the little people in our lives.

Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier. - Sunday Age

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Baby Bedtime by Mem Fox has been well-received for its soothing rhythm and heartwarming narrative, ideal for bedtime reading. Reviewers praise the lyrical language and gentle illustrations that capture the tender moments between a parent and child, creating a comforting atmosphere for young readers. The book is celebrated for its simplicity and ability to foster a calming bedtime routine.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143794165

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Picture Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mem Fox Penguin Books

About the Author

Mem Fox (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 2021 saw the release of two new picture books, Early One Morning and Cat Dog, followed by Our Dragon in 2023. Mem's newest picture book, Meerkat Mayhem, to be published in late 2024, is another exciting collaboration from the talented and bestselling Where is the Green Sheep? team. 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. Emma Quay (Illustrator) Emma Quay (pronounced 'Kway') grew up in England, and has wanted to be a writer and illustrator of children's picture books for as long as she can remember. She works from a studio in her home, and sometimes feels like she barely leaves it . . . but her illustrative work is held in collections around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Since moving to Australia in 1993, Emma has illustrated a wide range of award-winning children's picture books. Her memorable characters for Bear and Chook, Good Night, Me, Cheeky Monkey and Shrieking Violet are favourites on many children's and library bookshelves. Emma's collaboration with author Lisa Shanahan, Bear and Chook by the Sea was the winner of the 2010 CBCA Early Childhood Children's Book of the Year Award, her picture book, Rudie Nudie, won the 2012 Australian Book Industry Awards, Book of the Year for Younger Readers, and Emma's title, Not a Cloud in the Sky, about the friendship between a bird and a cloud, arrived on book shelves 2015. Emma has collaborated with author Mem Fox, with their beautiful lullaby picture book, Baby Bedtime.

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