Books by Rita Golden Gelman

Known for the Hello Reader! series, Rita Golden Gelman writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, humor, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Hello Reader!

1 book · Ages 3–7

Standalone Books

I Went to the Zoo

Rita Golden Gelman

For children who love animals and are excited about a trip to the zoo, this book offers a simple, engaging read about a

Ages 4–6

Queen Esther Saves Her People

Rita Golden Gelman

This retelling of the biblical story follows Esther, a Jewish girl who becomes Queen of Persia. When a cruel advisor plo

Ages 4–11

The Biggest Sandwich Ever

Rita Golden Gelman

Truckloads of tuna and piles of pickles arrive in this silly, rhyming tale of a community coming together to build the l

Ages 3–7

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

2 books

Ages 4–7

5 books

Ages 8–11