Lesléa Newman
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Brings to life a not too distant history of immigration to Ellis Island. When it's time for nine-year-old Gittel and her mother to leave their homeland behind and go to America for the promise of a new life, a health inspection stops any chance of Gittel's mother joining her daughter on the voyage. Knowing she may never see her mother again, Gittel must find the courage within herself to leave her family behind"--
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
A heartwarming, inclusive story about self-expression and friendship, from Stonewall Honor–winning author Lesléa Newman
When it comes to playing dress-up, best friends Annabelle and Benjamin both want to be the bride, the ballerina, and the princess. Can they both be the fairest in the land? In this spirited and inclusive story about expressing our true selves with pride, two friends ultimately realize that they can both...
When it comes to playing dress-up, best friends Annabelle and Benjamin both want to be the bride, the ballerina, and the princess. Can they both be the fairest in the land? In this spirited and inclusive story about expressing our true selves with pride, two friends ultimately realize that they can both...
6) 1 2 3 Cats
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Meet cats from one to a dozen in this introduction to counting with a feline twist.
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
A joyful picture book centering nonbinary young people and celebrating children's freedom to express themselves through play from beloved creators Lesléa Newman and Maya Gonzalez.
I can be everything I want to be,
I can be all of magnificent me!
In this lighthearted story, a group of six, colorfully clad children exuberantly explore — through play — the many ways they can be themselves. They are free to embrace
...Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Moshe Cotel was a composer who lived in a noisy building on a noisy street in a noisy city. But Moshe didn't mind. Everything he heard was music to his ears. One day, while out for a walk, he heard a small, sad sound that he'd never heard before. It was a tiny kitten! "Come on, little Ketzel," Moshe said, "I will take you home and we will make beautiful music together." And they did--in a most surprising way. Inspired by a true story, Lesléa Newman...
10) As babies dream
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Animal and human parents show unconditional love for their babies.
13) Sparkle boy
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not approve. After two boys tease Casey about his appearance, Jessie evolves to a place of acceptance and celebration of her gender creative younger brother"--
16) A sweet Passover
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Miriam learns the meaning of Passover when her grandfather makes a special matzah dish. Includes recipe for matzah brei (similar to French toast, but with unleavened bread), and a glossary of Hebrew and Yiddish words used in the text.
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He's so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby's name. But--not yet!--his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great revealt at the ceremony! So they invite each neighbor to come along."--