Top-rated books by Melissa Lagonegro
Books like Melissa Lagonegro’s
Award winning
Max the Ghost: Wants to Find a Friend
Marshall Almeida, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy through friendship themes.
Enhances social skills with interactive storyline.
Supports emotional development with relatable content.
Engrossing narrative fosters reading habit.

Max the Ghost: Wants to Find a Friend
Marshall Almeida, 2023
Award winning
Genie and Teeny: The Wishing Well
Steven Lenton, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through magical storytelling.
Encourages friendship and teamwork values.
Supports critical thinking with problem-solving plot.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Genie and Teeny: The Wishing Well
Steven Lenton, 2022
Award winning
Love, I Lend You My Wings
Rebecca Rivera-Clinch, 2022
32
Why to read
Inspires empathy through relatable emotional journeys.
Encourages resilience and courage in adversity.
Strengthens parent-child bonds through shared reading.
Beautifully illustrated, captures children's imagination.

Love, I Lend You My Wings
Rebecca Rivera-Clinch, 2022
Award winning
Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat?
Brianna Caplan Sayres, 2021
22 pages
Why to read
Explores festive traditions through a charming digger's perspective.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant illustrations and fun storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with playful, thematic language.
Encourages curiosity about cultural celebrations.

Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat?
Brianna Caplan Sayres, 2021
Award winning
Amy's Red-Haired Dream
Ramy Ibhet Chia, Ramy Chia, 2023
37 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure fosters creativity and imagination.
Red-haired protagonist enhances relatability for young readers.
Encourages resilience and determination through storytelling.
Vivid illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

Amy's Red-Haired Dream
Ramy Ibhet Chia, Ramy Chia, 2023
Award winning
Jules is Patient
Toni Furrow, FolksnFables, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Teaches valuable lessons on patience and perseverance.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages empathy by exploring diverse characters.
Ideal for bedtime stories and classroom reading.

Jules is Patient
Toni Furrow, FolksnFables, 2023
Mindful Baby - ABC
Sarah Ward, unknown author, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces mindfulness through playful alphabet exploration.
Enhances focus and calmness in early developmental stages.
Encourages letter recognition and vocabulary growth.
Engaging illustrations captivate and educate young minds.

Mindful Baby - ABC
Sarah Ward, unknown author, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of Gertrude the Guinea Pig
Maxine Fisher, Tom Hachtman, 2023
79 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure that sparks imagination and curiosity.
Teaches valuable life lessons through relatable animal characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Perfect blend of fun narrative and educational content.
