Books by Adam Rex and related authors
Award winning
School's First Day of School
Adam Rex, Christian Robinson, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
- Addresses school anxiety with warmth and humor.
- Personifies school, offering a unique perspective.
- Encourages empathy and understanding of new experiences.
- Beautiful illustrations enhance the engaging narrative.

School's First Day of School
Adam Rex, Christian Robinson, 2016
Award winning
Gladys the Magic Chicken
Adam Rubin, Adam Rex, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
- Engaging tale with humor and unexpected twists.
- Highlights values of courage and friendship.
- Encourages curiosity and exploration in children.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Gladys the Magic Chicken
Adam Rubin, Adam Rex, 2021
Award winning
Chu's First Day of School
Neil Gaiman, Adam Rex, 2014
30 pages
Why to read
- Addresses first-day-of-school anxieties creatively. - Highlights friendship and social skills development. - Engaging illustrations captivate young readers. - Encourages empathy and emotional understanding.

Chu's First Day of School
Neil Gaiman, Adam Rex, 2014
Award winning
Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich
Adam Rex, 2006
40 pages
Why to read
- Engagingly humorous, addressing common childhood fears.
- Enhances vocabulary through playful rhymes and word play.
- Stimulates creativity in young readers.
- Encourages empathy through character interactions.

Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich
Adam Rex, 2006
Award winning
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
Drew Daywalt, Adam Rex, 2017
48 pages
Why to read
- Humorous storytelling, engaging for kids and parents alike.
- Teaches conflict resolution and strategy through playful battles.
- Encourages creative thinking and imaginative play.
- Vibrant illustrations enhance the narrative and appeal.

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
Drew Daywalt, Adam Rex, 2017
Award winning
Chu's Day at the Beach
Neil Gaiman, Adam Rex, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
- Engaging story promotes curiosity and exploration.
- Supports language development through vivid descriptions.
- Enhances social skills with interactive, relatable scenarios.
- Ideal for shared reading, boosting family bonding.

Chu's Day at the Beach
Neil Gaiman, Adam Rex, 2015
Award winning
How This Book Was Made
Mac Barnett, Adam Rex, 2016
44 pages
Why to read
- Explores the fascinating process of creating a book.
- Humorous, engaging storytelling by Mac Barnett.
- Illustrations by Adam Rex enhance the narrative.
- Encourages curiosity about bookmaking and storytelling.

How This Book Was Made
Mac Barnett, Adam Rex, 2016
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, Adam Rex, Eliza Robertson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
- Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
- Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
- Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
- Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.
