Emily Saw a Door

In this story about inclusion and acceptance, a girl goes from door to door, hoping to find one that will welcome her inside. But when each one turns her away, Emily realizes that the only door that will open for her is the one she creates herself.

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
It's me, Emily. May I come in?

And so begins Emily's search for a door that will open. The first door is blue, and the voice behind the door tells Emily that she doesn't sound very bluish. The second door says it only opens for tigers, crocodiles, and snakes. But she is a girl named Emily-- and the animals are hungry--and so she moves on. The third is only for people who speak very quietly, and the door can hear Emily.

Finally, Emily comes to a place without a door. She gets out her chalk and draws one, then adds a doorknob, and goes right in. And when someone knocks on her door, she says, "The door is open!"

Here is a wonderful book about inclusion, acceptance, and opening doors for others.

Author: Mel Rosenberg
Publisher: Random House Studio
Published: 02/24/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9798217024056
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2026
Booklist 02/01/2026

About the Author
Dr. Mel Rosenberg hosts the Children's Literature Channel of the New Books Network, where he has interviewed over 150 published authors, editors, agents and publishers. His three animated stories for TED-Ed have been viewed by over 13 million people. In his previous career, Mel was Professor of Microbiology at Tel Aviv University. Mel is also a jazz musician and singer. Emily Saw a Door, his first children's book, received Israel's prestigious Dvora Omer Award for Excellence in Children's Literature.

Orit Magia has written and illustrated several children's books, all of which have received much praise from both critics and audiences. She is also an industrial designer and co-founder of Shulab, an international design studio that collaborates with leading design companies in Europe including: Ligne Roset, Luce Plan and KDLN. Her works have been widely published and featured in various international exhibitions, including Salone Del Mobile in Milan, the Stockholm Furniture Fair (where she won the first prize greenhouse award), IMM Cologne, and more.

Orit graduated from the prestigious BEZALEL ACADEMY OF ART AND DESIGN, the top design institute in Israel, and she applies her multiple talents to visual storytelling, industrial design, and graphic design.