Top-rated books by Gary Northfield
Derek the Sheep
Age: 7-12
Books like Gary Northfield’s
Award winning
Petey and Quackers
David Newell, 2021
20 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of friendship and teamwork.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills in young readers.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Petey and Quackers
David Newell, 2021
Honey Buddies
Mark Passero, 2016
18 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
Introduces teamwork and empathy.
Vibrant illustrations captivate young readers.
Ideal for nurturing social skills.

Honey Buddies
Mark Passero, 2016
Award winning
Down in the Forest
Yvonne Morrison, Jenny Cooper, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative set in a vibrant forest environment.
Teaches valuable life lessons through animal characters.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Down in the Forest
Yvonne Morrison, Jenny Cooper, 2020
Award winning
Jolly Jungle
Richard Powell, 2000
20 pages
Why to read
Vibrant jungle setting ignites children's adventurous spirits.
Interactive lift-the-flap design enhances cognitive engagement.
Strengthens vocabulary with diverse animal characters.
Encourages curiosity and learning about wildlife ecosystems.

Jolly Jungle
Richard Powell, 2000
Dudley
Ellsworth E. Zahn, 1993
44 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with Dudley's captivating adventures.
Teaches values through relatable, quirky characters.
Fosters creativity and critical thinking skills.
Perfect for enhancing family reading time.

Dudley
Ellsworth E. Zahn, 1993
Award winning
Red Owl's Cup of Strawberries
Elizabeth Hilby, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Engages children in themes of sharing and friendship.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding.
Supports early literacy skills through repetitive, simple text.

Red Owl's Cup of Strawberries
Elizabeth Hilby, 2021
Award winning
The Mouse House
Rosemary Jones, 2010
52 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative that sparks imagination and creativity.
Characters model teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.

The Mouse House
Rosemary Jones, 2010
Maisy Makes It Fun
Lucy Cousins, 2005
14 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity and imagination through playful storytelling.
Introduces basic problem-solving skills in engaging ways.
Encourages positive social interactions and teamwork.
Designed to boost early language development.
