Top-rated books by Gary Rees
Books like Gary Rees’s
A New Friend (The Animals of Farthing Wood)
Mary Risk, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure promotes teamwork and friendship.
Engaging animal characters foster empathy and understanding.
Enhances problem-solving skills through intriguing challenges.
Supports emotional and social development in children.

A New Friend (The Animals of Farthing Wood)
Mary Risk, 1993
My Name Is Mr Fox
Shen Roddie, Henning Löhlein, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of Mr. Fox's clever, adventurous exploits.
Encourages creativity and clever thinking in young readers.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual interpretation skills.
Perfect for bonding during family reading time.

My Name Is Mr Fox
Shen Roddie, Henning Löhlein, 2006
Award winning
Fox and Rabbit
Beth Ferry, Laurel Heger, Gergely Dudas, 2021
90 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative fosters curiosity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork and friendship.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Fox and Rabbit
Beth Ferry, Laurel Heger, Gergely Dudas, 2021
Award winning
Brave Little Owl
Gill Davies, Dick Twinney, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires courage and self-confidence in young readers.
Encourages overcoming fears through supportive storytelling.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children's imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Brave Little Owl
Gill Davies, Dick Twinney, 2006
Hippo Who Was Happy
Rachel Elliott, John Bendall-Brunello, 2012
22 pages
Why to read
Engaging story promotes emotional development.
Hippo's journey teaches resilience and joy.
Beautiful illustrations captivate and inspire young readers.
Ideal for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.

Hippo Who Was Happy
Rachel Elliott, John Bendall-Brunello, 2012
Award winning
Oi Duck-billed Platypus!
Kes Gray, Jim Field, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Explores playful rhymes and creative wordplay.
Enhances phonetic awareness and early reading skills.
Supports language development with whimsical humor.
Encourages inclusive play through diverse animal characters.

Oi Duck-billed Platypus!
Kes Gray, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Carnivores
Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, Dan Santat, 2013
36 pages
Why to read
Explores dynamic interactions among diverse animal characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding of ecological roles.
Stimulating visual storytelling enhances cognitive development.
Supports vocabulary expansion and factual knowledge acquisition.

Carnivores
Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, Dan Santat, 2013
Award winning
Owl Takes Charge
Nick Butterworth, 2001
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey that sparks imagination and creativity.
Enhances problem-solving skills through captivating storyline.
Relatable characters foster emotional and social development.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
