Lesléa Newman – författare

A heartwarming board books about gay parents! A great purchase for new parents and new babies alike, and the perfect gift to show your love for daddy, pappa and more! Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together. Share the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children in this hearttwearming story of family.

This poignant and humorous collection of stories offers a fresh perspective on current issues of homosexuality and anti-Semitism and lends a voice to those experiencing growing pains and self-discovery. Newman's quirky Jewish characters go through all kinds of experiences, from an initial lesbian sexual encounter to being sequestered in a college apartment after paranoid Holocaust flashbacks. Her characters anxiously discover their lesbian identities while beginning to understand, and finally to embrace, their Jewish heritage. The title story, ""A Letter to Harvey Milk,"" was the second-place finalist in the Raymond Carver Short Story Competition.

Discover the joy and meaning of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.Lior and his parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents and cousins are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make latkes, light the Menorah, recite the Hanukkah blessings, play the dreidel game and share presents.Along the way, you’ll learn how Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration marked by the daily lighting of a new candle on the Menorah. It brings the Jewish community together by commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks.This bright and engaging picture book covers: The Miracle of HanukkahThe delicious food eaten, such as latkes, noodle kugel, Shabbat and sufganiyotThe fun to be had playing the dreidel gameHow the Menorah is lit every night using the ShamashThe community celebrations at the Synagogueand more!…and this glowing gift book is further brought to life with: Instructions to make an edible MenorahA guide to make a Hanukkah tzedakah boxA recipe for delicious latkes and apple sauceIn this immersive exploration of Hanukkah, young readers join a practising family as they commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this important Jewish occasion.Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

Discover the joy and meaning of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.Lior and his parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents and cousins are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make latkes, light the Menorah, recite the Hanukkah blessings, play the dreidel game and share presents.Along the way, you’ll learn how Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration marked by the daily lighting of a new candle on the Menorah. It brings the Jewish community together by commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks.This bright and engaging picture book covers: The Miracle of HanukkahThe delicious food eaten, such as latkes, noodle kugel, Shabbat and sufganiyotThe fun to be had playing the dreidel gameHow the Menorah is lit every night using the ShamashThe community celebrations at the Synagogueand more!…and this glowing gift book is further brought to life with: Instructions to make an edible MenorahA guide to make a Hanukkah tzedakah boxA recipe for delicious latkes and apple sauceIn this immersive exploration of Hanukkah, young readers join a practising family as they commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this important Jewish occasion.Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

A modern classic for today's generation in an updated, beautifully illustrated edition.Celebrated author Lesléa Newman and bestselling illustrator Laura Cornell tell the story of a little girl called Heather. Heather’s favourite number is two – she has two arms, two legs, two pets and two lovely mummies. But when Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy ... and Heather doesn't have a daddy! But then the class all draw portraits of their families, and not one single drawing is the same. Heather and her classmates realize – it doesn’t matter who makes up a family, the most important thing is that all the people in it love one another very much.All but unavailable since 2009, this delightful, important modern classic is back by public demand – revitalised in an updated, beautifully illustrated new edition for young readers.

This joyful picture book highlights the best lesson a father can teach his son: how to show love and kindness.For fathers and sons everywhere, Like Father, Like Son is a warm and inviting picture book from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning team that celebrates what makes dads special.From author Lesléa Newman, known for her groundbreaking children’s book Heather Has Two Mommies, and New York Times bestselling illustrator AG Ford comes a sweet ode to all the amazing things that daddies can do—from knitting to cooking, from bike rides to camping trips, from telling stories to bandaging scraped knees.Share special moments with dad on Father's Day or any day with this tender picture book.My daddy teaches me each day,To be strong in a gentle way.And every single day I’m gladThat I’m his son and he’s my dad.

One of Bank Street amp rsquo s 2 2 Best Children amp rsquo s Books of the YearEthan. Ethan. Ethan. Sarah misses her adored big brother with all her heart. She wants to celebrate all the fun times she and her parents spent with him. But ever since Ethan died, Mommy and Daddy won amp rsquo t mention him. Sarah can amp rsquo t even say his name without upsetting them. Why don amp rsquo t they want to remember Ethan?Ethan is gone, but he won amp rsquo t be forgotten as his sister rallies her family to never forget. Includes a note with recommendations of what to say and how to help children after the death of a loved one.Lesl amp eacute a Newman offers a tender tribute to a lost family member in this touching story that can help families start to heal.

"My name is Aviva, not Amoeba!" shouts Aviva at her teasing classmates. Aviva is determined to change her name until she discovers where her name comes from and why her parents chose that special name for her.

Whimsical bunnies celebrate Hanukkah in this charming rhyming board book describing all the Hanukkah rituals beloved by Jewish kids.

"My name is Aviva, not Amoeba!" shouts Aviva at her teasing classmates. Aviva is determined to change her name until she discovers where her name comes from and why her parents chose that special name for her.

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! "My name is Aviva, not Amoeba!" shouts Aviva at her teasing classmates. Aviva is determined to change her name until she discovers where her name comes from and why her parents chose that special name for her.

In this charming board book, a Jewish family celebrates the arrival of a baby!Blessings in our house abound,Newest is the wondrous sound,Of baby whom we hold so dear,Crying out with joy, "I''m here!"

In this charming board book, a Jewish family celebrates the arrival of a baby!Blessings in our house abound,Newest is the wondrous sound,Of baby whom we hold so dear,Crying out with joy, "I''m here!"

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! In this charming board book, a Jewish family celebrates the arrival of a baby!Blessings in our house abound,Newest is the wondrous sound,Of baby whom we hold so dear,Crying out with joy, "I''m here!"

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.

For more than 2,000 years, the Dead Sea Scrolls were naturally preserved in a jar in a cave in the arid climate of the Judean Desert. The discovery of these parchments by a young Bedouin shepherd is beautifully and moving shared in these gorgeously collaged pages by the award-winning author Lesléa Newman and the equally acclaimed illustrator Vesper Stamper.Based on a true story, this book tells the tale of a young Bedouin shepherd’s discovery of scrolls 2,000 years old. This small yet enormous and astonishing event occurred in 1947, when the shepherd was tending to his flock and a sheep wandered off. Going in search of it, amid the limestone cliffs lining the northwestern rim of the Dead Sea, he came upon a cave. As the story goes, he threw several stones into the cave and was startled to hear the sound of pottery breaking. Upon entering the cave, the shepherd found a group of large clay pots. Some were empty and some held old scrolls blackened with age. The shepherd brought the scrolls to an antiquities dealer, who recognized at once that this was a very special discovery. The shepherd had found the oldest known copies of biblical works written on pieces of parchment and papyrus in ancient Hebrew. These, now known as the Dead Sea Scrolls, have given us an unprecedented window into Judaism, the origins of Christianity, and the Old Testament itself, but what stands out in this lyrical account are the durability of what is fragile and how significance can come down to us in the most unanticipated and surprising ways.

From award-winning author Lesléa Newman comes a shiva story about grief and remembrance, Jewish culture and connection, and learning how to support a friend. Something Sweet is a beautiful and touching picture book for 5 to 8 year-olds that handles the difficult theme of death with grace, humor, and honesty.Lizzie’s never experienced shiva before. When she and her mom arrive at Joshua’s house, Lizzie is determined to cheer up her friend who is mourning the loss of his grandfather.But Joshua isn’t in the mood for their usual puzzles or magic tricks. He misses his favorite baking partner. As Lizzie participates in the Jewish customs of shiva, she begins to learn a new meaning of friendship. Maybe all Joshua needs right now is someone to listen.Something Sweet balances themes of processing grief, experiencing another culture, and learning how to be a good friend—and does so with tender care.

Whether it's fear of the dark or worry about the day ahead that is interfering with a good night's sleep, How to Sleep Tight through the Night offers creative solutions for soothing children's bedtime anxieties and developing healthy sleep habits. This collection of 30 kid-friendly tricks and techniques by sleep and dreaming expert Tzivia Gover and award-winning children’s book author Lesléa Newman is complemented by the dreamy illustrations of Vivian Mineker. From playing an alphabet game to slipping a wish under a pillow, the book is filled with practical, engaging prompts that are accessible to all and easy to implement, using creative visualization, mindfulness techniques, and playful, fun strategies for easing bedtime struggles and welcoming sound, restful sleep.

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 all kinds of activities, reveling in the fun of trying new things and discovering new ways of being.They can shoot baskets, dance around a room, weave ribbons through their hair, swim like a mermaid, and more. There is no right way or wrong way. There are no binary expectations. Children explore their individuality through whatever kinds of play appeal to them. With lively, gender-neutral rhyming verses and fun, gender-bending images, author Leslea Newman and illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez invite young readers into a space where creativity and acceptance are enjoyed by all, and where each child will be inspired to say, 'I can be... me!'

From the beloved pathbreaking author of Heather Has Two Mommies, comes a vibrant ode to family and communityWhat a happy day!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 reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until… At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…What is it?A truly JOYFUL moment for everyone!BEST OF THE YEARSchool Library Journal • Publishers Weekly • The Horn Book • Boston Globe • New York Public Library • Chicago Public Library • Kirkus • Cooperative Children's Book Council P R A I S ESydney Taylor Honor Winner ★ “Radiant artwork has soft pencil and crayon textures and tissue-paper-like layers of bright colors, capturing the coziness of Zachary’s home, their neighborhood’s tropical setting, and the sacred space where a loving, variously inclusive community has gathered to welcome their newest member.” —Publishers Weekly (starred)★ “Words and art brim with warmth; the love and support in this diverse community are palpable… A soaring ode to community, tradition, and family.” —Kirkus (starred) “This charming tale captures the joy and excitement of welcoming a new addition to the family, while also highlighting the warmth of community and Jewish tradition. The colorful illustrations add depth and richness to the story, depicting the dynamic diversity of the neighborhood and the love that surrounds the family. A loving tale that beautifully celebrates of family, faith, and the bonds that unite us.” —Booklist “Featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations, this charming story offers insights into a Jewish tradition and the importance of community.”—Jewish Books for Kids“Enchanting… Vibrant art exudes warmth and love and the joy of new beginnings.” —SF Datebook“Newman, acclaimed author of Heather Has Two Mommies and more than 80 other books, has here crafted a story both lyrical and delightful, while Gal's lush watercolor illustrations befit the vibrant community.” —Bay Windows