Mem Fox books in order
Australian academic and children's writer known for picture books
- Born
- 1946
- Country
- Australia
- Books
- 37
Mem Fox has published 7 novels, 29 children's books and 1 play, beginning with Possum Magic (1983). The best-known is Whoever You Are (1997). The latest is Sail Away (2006).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mem Fox
Start here
Whoever You Are
Mem Fox's most-read book.
Newest
Sail Away
Published 2006.
Standalone novels in order
The Straight Line Wonder (1987)
Guess What? (1988)
Sophie (1994)
Boo to a Goose (1996)
Zoo-Looking (1996)
Reading Magic (2001)
Sail Away (2006)
Children's books in order
A Cat Called Kite (1960)
Possum Magic (1983)
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (1984)
Arabella (1986)
Hattie and the Fox (a New View) (1986)
Koala Lou (1988)
Night Noises (1989)
Shoes from Grandpa (1989)
Dear Mem Fox, I Have Read All Your Books Even the Pathetic Ones (1992)
Time for Bed (1993)
Tough Boris (1994)
Wombat Divine (1995)
Bedtime Story (1996)
Whoever You Are (1997)
A Particular Cow (1998)
Sleepy Bears (1999)
Feathers and Fools (2000)
Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild (2000)
The Magic Hat (2002)
Where Is the Green Sheep? (2004)
Hunwick's Egg (2005)
Hello, Baby! (2009)
Let's Count Goats (2009)
Two Little Monkeys (2010)
Tell Me About Your Day Today (2012)
Good Night, Sleep Tight (2013)
Yoo Hoo, Ladybird! (2013)
This & That (2015)
Ducks Away! (2018)
Plays in order
Teaching Drama to Young Children (1986)
About Mem Fox
Merrion Frances "Mem" Fox AM is an Australian writer of children's books and an educationalist specialising in literacy. Fox has been semi-retired since 1996, but she still writes and gives seminars. She lives in Adelaide, South Australia.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mem Fox FAQ
- How many books has Mem Fox written?
- Mem Fox has published 7 novels, 29 children's books and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mem Fox's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Whoever You Are.
- What is Mem Fox's latest book?
- Sail Away (2006).
- What is Mem Fox's most famous book?
- Whoever You Are (1997) is Mem Fox's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.