Top-rated books by Yona Zeldis McDonough
The Blue Glass Heart
Age: 3-8
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Award winning
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Alex Woolf, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Complex characters develop empathy and understanding.
Exciting narrative promotes focused, engaged reading.
Fosters a love for classic literature and storytelling.

The Hound of the Baskervilles
Alex Woolf, 2022
Who Took My Lollipop?
Doug Cenko, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Simple, relatable storyline supports early literacy development.
Encourages interactive reading and discussion.

Who Took My Lollipop?
Doug Cenko, 2024
The Other Side of the Valley
Ashling Lindsay, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional resilience through challenging circumstances.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.
Strengthens reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

The Other Side of the Valley
Ashling Lindsay, 2024
Award winning
The Cape of Wonders
Kevin Johnson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with a magical, captivating narrative.
Features relatable, diverse characters promoting inclusivity.
Enhances problem-solving through engaging plot twists.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading adventures.

The Cape of Wonders
Kevin Johnson, 2023
Award winning
Let’s Talk about Body Boundaries: Body Safety Book for Kids about Consent, Personal Space, Private Parts and Friendship, that helps toddlers and children recognize their own emotions and feelings
Julia Emote, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Teaches vital concepts about consent and personal boundaries.
Encourages respectful interactions and understanding of privacy.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness in children.
Engages young readers with relatable situations and practical lessons.

Let’s Talk about Body Boundaries: Body Safety Book for Kids about Consent, Personal Space, Private Parts and Friendship, that helps toddlers and children recognize their own emotions and feelings
Julia Emote, 2023
Award winning
Violet and the Mummy Mystery (Violet Investigates Book 4)
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Vivid and relatable protagonist sparks imagination.
Cultivates critical thinking through compelling narrative.
Encourages interactive and educational reading sessions.

Violet and the Mummy Mystery (Violet Investigates Book 4)
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
The Mystery of the Haunted Scarecrow
Tammie Lyon, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engages with suspenseful, mysterious storytelling.
Fosters creativity and deductive reasoning skills.
Characters display teamwork and bravery.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Mystery of the Haunted Scarecrow
Tammie Lyon, 2022
Award winning
Betty Ann Brown: The Cleanest Woman in Town!
Temiko Spurgeon, 2023
52 pages
Why to read
Engaging story promoting cleanliness and organization.
Teaches values of responsibility and hygiene.
Encourages cooperation and teamwork among kids.
Colorful illustrations captivate and entertain young readers.
