Books written by Leslea Newman
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Daddy, Papa, and Me
A baby makes paper airplanes, bakes a pie, and has a tea party with his two loving fathers. On board pages.
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Heather Has Two Mommies
A modern classic for this generation is being relaunched with an all-new, beautifully illustrated edition that follows Heather as she goes to playgroup and feels badly at first because she has two mothers and no father, but then she learns ...
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1 2 3 Cats: A Cat Counting Book
Cat Number One has nothing to do . . . Until she makes friends with Cat Number Two. Meet cats from one to a dozen in this adorable board book introduction to counting with a feline twist.
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A Sweet Passover
Award-winning illustrator David Slonim brings to life this story by celebrated author Lesléa Newman. The book includes a recipe for matzah brei, a brief summary of the Passover holiday, and a glossary of terms.
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Heather Has Two Mommies
When Heather goes to playgroup, at first she feels bad because she has two mothers and no father, but then she learns that there are lots of different kinds of families and the most important thing is that all the people love each other.
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Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story
The book includes an author’s note explaining how Gittel’s story is based on the journey to America taken by Lesléa Newman’s grandmother and family friend.
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Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail
Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award and the National Jewish Book Award, Welcoming Elijah by celebrated author Lesléa Newman, unites a young boy and a stray kitten in a warm, lyrical story about Passover, family, and friendship.
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Sparkle Boy
Young Casey loves sparkly things, just like his older sister, who does not approve until an encounter with teasing bullies helps her learn to accept and respect Casey for who he is.
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Good Enough to Eat
This novel tells of her discovering her lesbian identity, and of the people in her life, her first female lover, Anemone; Harvey, her gay roommate; and the nursery school kids from whom Liza sneaks peanut butter snacks.
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Felicia's Favorite Story
Felicia's favorite stoyr is all about how Mama Linda and Mama Nessa adopted her from Guatemala.
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The Boy Who Cried Fabulous
A young boy's fascination with everything he sees around him causes him to be late and upsets his parents, until they come to realize his special gift. Reprint.
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Hanukkah Delight!
Whimsical bunnies celebrate Hanukkah in this charming rhyming board book describing all the Hanukkah rituals beloved by Jewish kids.
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Mommy, Mama, and Me
A baby drinks juice, plays in the park, reads, and gets put to bed by her two loving mothers. On board pages.
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As Babies Dream
Animal and human parents show unconditional love for their babies.
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Fat Chance
In a series of diary entries, thirteen-year-old Judi recounts her struggles to lose weight, hide her bulimia from her mother, find a boyfriend, and decide on a profession.
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Fat Chance
In a series of diary entries, thirteen-year-old Judi recounts her struggles to lose weight, hide her bulimia from her mother, find a boy friend, and decide on a profession. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
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SomeBody to Love: A Guide to Loving the Body You Have
Forty-two ways to rethink how you relate to what you eat and to people around you. Startling, and provocative, ... this book will change many women's lives.' -- Jewish Weekly News A moving experience and a practical tool.
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Write from the Heart: Inspiration and Exercises for Women who Want to Write
This text helps the reader break down mental obstacles and move past the proverbial blank page with exercises designed to get writing.
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Too Far Away to Touch
Zoe's favorite uncle Leonard takes her to a planetarium and explains that if he dies he will be like the stars, too far away to touch, close enough to see.
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Where Is Bear?
The animals in the forest are playing hide-and-seek, but none of them can find Bear anywhere.