Top-rated books by Gary Rees
Books like Gary Rees’s
Award winning
Winterling
Sarah Prineas, 2012
248 pages
Why to read
Engages imagination with magical, adventurous storyline.
Encourages resilience through protagonist’s challenging journey.
Teaches values of courage and friendship.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.

Winterling
Sarah Prineas, 2012
Award winning
Uno the One-Legged Spider: A fun, quirky, and wholesome comic style children's book set in nature among animal friends.
Brandee Huddleston, Courtney Huddleston, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with lively, colorful illustrations.
Teaches resilience through Uno's adventurous spirit.
Encourages empathy towards diversity and differences.
Stimulates conversation on friendship and acceptance.

Uno the One-Legged Spider: A fun, quirky, and wholesome comic style children's book set in nature among animal friends.
Brandee Huddleston, Courtney Huddleston, 2023
Award winning
If Animals Went to Work
Ann Whitford Paul, David Walker, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Explores fun, imaginative careers through animal characters.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Supports understanding of different jobs and responsibilities.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

If Animals Went to Work
Ann Whitford Paul, David Walker, 2025
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
Trace Moroney, 2008
8 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with delightful rhymes and illustrations.
Enhances language skills through repetitive, catchy phrasing.
Supports cognitive development with engaging storyline.
Encourages parent-child bonding during reading.

Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
Trace Moroney, 2008
Award winning
The Adventures of Ellie & Boo
Millie Kerr, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story fosters imagination in young readers.
Features strong, relatable role models for children.
Encourages environmental awareness and animal conservation.
Supports language development and literacy skills.

The Adventures of Ellie & Boo
Millie Kerr, 2020
Award winning
Rudy and the Wolf Cub
Paul Westmoreland, George Ermos, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through animal character interactions.
Supports understanding of friendship and loyalty themes.
Stimulates imagination with adventurous storyline.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.

Rudy and the Wolf Cub
Paul Westmoreland, George Ermos, 2022
Award winning
Olly, the Lone Red Squirrel: A Heartwarming Lesson in Friendship
Kay Hollywood, Larissa Soares, Olga Volgina, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Showcases the value of friendship and cooperation.
Enhances empathy and emotional intelligence.
Stimulates imagination through vivid storytelling.
Encourages inclusive play and social skills development.

Olly, the Lone Red Squirrel: A Heartwarming Lesson in Friendship
Kay Hollywood, Larissa Soares, Olga Volgina, 2023
Award winning
Whistling Thorn KS1
Angela Buckle, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse ecosystems and wildlife interactions.
Cultivates environmental awareness and respect.
Supports comprehension through vivid descriptions.
Encourages curiosity about natural sciences.
