Talking About Books: “Mem’s the Word”: Examining the Writing of Mem Fox

Carol Gilles

doi:10.58680/la200097

ISSN: 0360-9170
E-ISSN: 1943-2402

Talking About Books: “Mem’s the Word”: Examining the Writing of Mem Fox
Author(s): Carol Gilles
Source: Language Arts, Volume 77, Issue 3, Jan 2000, p. 250 - 257
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58680/la200097
- Published online: 01 Jan 2000

Abstract

Focuses on the work of Mem Fox. Explores Fox’s life in order to better understand her work; examines books she has written for teachers and for parents; and reviews her children’s books, emphasizing children’s and teachers comments. Looks at best-loved books, bedtime books, predictable books for early readers, books that play with language, and books that appeal to older readers.

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