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Early One Morning

By Mem Fox
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Early One Morning by Mem Fox is a delightful children's story that follows a young boy named Samuel as he embarks on a morning journey to gather ingredients for breakfast. Along the way, he encounters a variety of animals, each contributing something special. The tale is filled with gentle rhythm and warmth, encouraging young readers to appreciate the joys of exploration and community.
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This delightful children's book by Mem Fox weaves a warm and comforting tale, perfect for a morning read with young ones. It celebrates the beauty of the world awakening at dawn, sparking imagination and a sense of wonder in both little and big readers alike. If you enjoy stories that evoke a sense of calm and curiosity about the world, this book might be just right for you.

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Join a boy on his hunt for breakfast around the farm in this charming picture book from bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Christine Davenier.

Early one morning on the farm, a boy sets out to find his breakfast. Where could it be? In the tractor? In the haystack? With the sheep? With the ponies . . .?

Little readers will delight in the story's guessing game and following the boy on his ramble around the farm.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761040030

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christine Davenier
  • Illustrated by Christine Davenier

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 32

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 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. Christine Davenier (Illustrator) Christine Davenier is the illustrator of many books for children, including the Iris and Walter series by Elissa Haden Guest and The First Thing My Mama Told Me by Susan Marie Swanson, which was named a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book.

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