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In Dahlia's Wake
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
Rick and Naomi fell in love in college, married soon afterwards, and weathered the setbacks in their lives--including Naomi's repeated miscarriages--secure in their love for each other. With the birth of their daughter, Dahlia, everything finally glides into place. Then, in a single, unbelievable moment, their close-knit life is utterly shattered...::more::

The Four Temperaments
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
The spellbinding story of a father and son, both married, who fall in love with the same alluring ballerina. Oscar Kornblatt has been a first violinist with the New York City Ballet for so many years that he scarcely notices the throngs of eager young dancers...::more::

All the Available Light: A Marilyn Monroe Reader
by Yona Zeldis McDonough (Editor)
No star in any genre has affected the world as deeply or has lasted as long without fading as Marilyn Monroe. This thought-provoking and wide-ranging collection of essays examines the undiminished incandescence...::more::

The Barbie Chronicles
by Yona Zeldis McDonough (Editor)
A collection of essays, and some poems, about the posable plastic icon at the 40th anniversary of her creation. Everyone has an opinion about the Barbie doll. Created in 1959 by the founders of Mattel (and named for their daughter Barbara)...::more::


The Doll with the Yellow Star
by Yona Zeldis McDonough

Who Was John F. Kennedy?
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWIIand became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation's youngest elected leader left an indelible mark....::more::

Who Was Louis Armstrong?
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become amusician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs' Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher New Orleans neighborhood called Storyville....::more::

Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, when he was just five years old. Soon after, he was performing for kings and emperors. Although he died at the young age of thirty-five....::more::

Who Was Harriet Tubman?
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad...::more::

A Doll Named Dora Anne
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
Kate's grandma gives her a doll that has been in their family for almost 150 years. The doll has shiny black hair, a beautiful painted face, a little trunk of handmade dresses and coats, and even a muff to keep her china hands warm. Here is a sweet Level 3 easy reader that will go straight to the heart of any little girl who loves dolls.

Peaceful Protest: The Life of Nelson Mandela
by Yona Zeldis McDonough, Illustrated by Malcah Zeldis
Against the tide of history, Nelson Mandela brought peaceful change to a country that was heading for civil war. An excellent biography by Yona Zeldis McDonough highlights the turning points...::more::

The Doll House Magic
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
A simply written but touching holiday tale about cross-generational friendship. Sisters Lila and Jane are bewitched by the magnificent dollhouse displayed in the front window...::more::

Sisters in Strength: American Women Who Made a Difference
by Yona Zeldis McDonough, Illustrated by Malcah Zeldis
A highly-respected mother-daughter team honors eleven outstanding American women who have shaped history. Eleven American heroines come alive in these accessible biographies illustrated with vibrant paintings. While some crusaders, like Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart, were widely recognized during their time...::more::

Anne Frank
by Yona Zeldis McDonough, Illustrated by Malcah Zeldis
A biography that introduces young children to the story of the Holocaust follows Anne Frank who, by studying, writing in her diary, and putting up pictures of film stars, bravely tries to retain a sense of normalcy in the face of turmoil.

Eve and Her Sisters: Women of the Old Testament
by Yona Zeldis McDonough, Illustrated by Malcah Zeldis
Here are 14 women of the Bible--wives, mothers, and daughters, but also prophets and judges, warriors and queens--whose names and deeds echo through history. Sarah, Rachel, Deborah, Ruth, Esther, and others are brought vividly to life in this collection of simply-told Bible vignettes. Full color.