Lesléa Newman is an acclaimed author whose extensive body of work delves into the exploration of lesbian and Jewish identity, and the intricate intersections between them. Her writing, often tackling themes of AIDS, eating disorders, and relationships, is characterized by a profound understanding of the human experience. Newman is a trailblazer in children's literature, offering positive portrayals of same-sex families and breaking ground in diverse representation. Her literary voice is celebrated for its honesty, empathy, and its capacity to capture the essence of complex subjects. Her prose invites readers to reflect and connect with the deep truths of love, family, and identity.
The story revolves around two competitive baker sisters, Esther and Hester, who find themselves in a culinary rivalry. Their new neighbor, Sylvester, steps in as a babka tester, adding a humorous twist as he evaluates which sister's recipe reigns supreme. The narrative explores themes of sibling rivalry, community, and the joy of baking, all while showcasing the characters' unique personalities and the delicious world of babka.
"Rhyming verses celebrate a diverse group of young children who are free to explore their identity through a variety of fun and engaging activities in gender neutral, non-judgmental environments"--
When Annabelle and Benjamin play dress-up they both want to be the bride, the ballerina, and the princess which causes a problem until the two friends realize they can both be whoever they want to be
Meet cats from one to a dozen in this adorable board book introduction to counting with a feline twist
Celebrate the Jewish holidays all year round in this acclaimed picture book--now in paperback! Here is the world, ever changing and new, Spinning with joy at the wonder of you! Here Is the World is a joyous celebration of the Jewish holidays throughout the year for young children. Beginning with the weekly observance of Shabbat, readers join a family through the holidays and the corresponding seasons. From sounding the shofar on Rosh Hashanah to lighting the menorah for Chanukah to rattling a grogger for Purim, and on through the Jewish year, the joy and significance of each holiday beautifully come to life. Back matter includes a description of each holiday, easy crafts and recipes for every season, and a 3-D tear-out dreidel!
"A beguiling array of felines from A to Z makes learning the alphabet the cat's pajamas. Adorable cat with eyes of gold. Baby cat just two weeks old. From curious to elegant, grouchy to inquisitive, rowdy to tangled to ... well, unusual (who says cats don't swim in the tub?), these twenty-six charming felines interact with oversize alphabet letters on rhyming spreads. Author Lesléa Newman and illustrator Isabella Kung offer a cat's-eye concept book that makes the ABCs go down easy - and is sure to inspire many a repeat viewing"--Publisher's description
Whether it’s bedtime or the wee hours of the night, this sweetly illustrated nighttime companion is filled with practical ways to help young insomniacs, ages 5 to 9, with reassuring nighttime routines, creative visualizations, and kid-friendly activities and techniques for addressing bedtime reluctance, managing fears and anxiety, easing nightmares, and inviting pleasant dreaming and positive associations with sleeptime.
Celebrated author Lesléa Newman unites a young boy and a stray kitten in a warm, lyrical story about Passover, family, and friendship.Inside, a boy and his family sit around the dinner table to embrace the many traditions of their Passover Seder around the dinner table. Outside, a cat wonders, hungry and alone. When it's time for the symbolic Passover custom of opening the family's front door for the prophet Elijah, both the boy and the cat are in for a remarkable surprise.
Candlewick relaunches a modern classic for this generation with an all-new, beautifully illustrated edition. Heather’s favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, and two pets. And she also has two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather doesn’t have a daddy. Then something interesting happens. When Heather and her classmates all draw pictures of their families, not one drawing is the same. It doesn’t matter who makes up a family, the teacher says, because "the most important thing about a family is that all the people in it love one another." This delightful edition for a new generation of young readers features fresh illustrations by Laura Cornell and an updated story by Lesléa Newman.
Donovan's two moms are getting married, and he can't wait for the celebration to begin. After all, as ringbearer, he has a very important job to do. Any boy or girl with same-sex parents—or who knows a same-sex couple—will appreciate this picture book about love, family, and marriage. The story captures the joy and excitement of a wedding day while the illustrations show the happy occasion from a child's point of view.
