Top-rated books by Rita Golden Gelman
A Monkey Grows Up
Age: 6-10
Books like Rita Golden Gelman’s
Award winning
Amazing Baby: Lost and Found
Emma Dodd, 2006
12 pages
Why to read
Engaging story, sparks curiosity and exploration.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Encourages learning through interactive hide-and-seek elements.
Fosters early language skills and object recognition.

Amazing Baby: Lost and Found
Emma Dodd, 2006
Award winning
St Grizzle's School for Girls, Goats and Random Boys
Karen Mccombie, Becka Moor, 2017
176 pages
Why to read
Humorous adventures at a quirky boarding school.
Promotes creativity and adapting to new situations.
Builds empathy through diverse and relatable characters.
Enhances reading enjoyment and engagement for children.

St Grizzle's School for Girls, Goats and Random Boys
Karen Mccombie, Becka Moor, 2017
Award winning
Two Feet Up, Two Feet Down (Rookie Readers)
Pamela Love, Lynne Chapman, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages early literacy and language development.
Delightful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Simple text ideal for beginner reading skills.
Supports coordination and motor skills improvement.

Two Feet Up, Two Feet Down (Rookie Readers)
Pamela Love, Lynne Chapman, 2004
Award winning
A Tale of Two Pandas
Adrienne Kennaway, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Explores themes of friendship and adventure.
Enhances empathy and cultural understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

A Tale of Two Pandas
Adrienne Kennaway, 2000
Award winning
The Tuxedo Ball
Brittany Wilson, 2023
29 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and inclusivity through engaging narrative.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills for young readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding of different perspectives.
Vibrant illustrations complement the captivating story.

The Tuxedo Ball
Brittany Wilson, 2023
Award winning
Catch Me If You Can!/A que no me alcanzas!: Bilingual English-Spanish (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Bernard Most, F. Isabel Campoy, 1999
22 pages
Why to read
Bilingual text enhances language skills and cognitive development.
Engaging chase theme captures attention, boosts reading interest.
Promotes bilingualism, cultural awareness in young readers.
Supports reading comprehension through repetitive, simple sentence structure.

Catch Me If You Can!/A que no me alcanzas!: Bilingual English-Spanish (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Bernard Most, F. Isabel Campoy, 1999
Award winning
Charlie the Ranch Dog: Rock Star
Ree Drummond, Diane Degroat, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages teamwork and social skill development.
Inspires confidence and individuality in young readers.
Perfect for enhancing parent-child reading sessions.

Charlie the Ranch Dog: Rock Star
Ree Drummond, Diane Degroat, 2015
Award winning
Brave Bear
Tessa Strickland, Estelí Meza, 2022
14 pages
Why to read
Empowers courage and resilience in young readers.
Encourages empathy through relatable bear character.
Supports emotional development and self-discovery.
Engaging story fosters a love for reading.
