Books by Leslie Kimmelman

Happy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney!

by Leslie Kimmelman, Nancy Cote

It's the 4th of July and all over town, people are getting ready. Jenny Sweeney gives her dog, Rags, a bath. All the preparations lead up to the big parade and a night of bright fireworks. It's a great day. "Happy Birthday, USA!"

Everybody Bonjours!

by Leslie Kimmelman

Shop a fancy France-y store. Eat a pretty petit four. Discover! Sightsee! Explore! On this fun and friendly tour, everybody says “Bonjour!” Whether at a soccer stadium (“players scoring”), a crêpe stand (“batter pouring”), or strolling the Champs d’ Elysee (where folks “bonjour” in every store), a little girl and her family are welcomed everywhere with the signature French greeting. Jump into these pages and enjoy the trip! Through lilting words and lively images, Everybody Bonjours welcomes young reader-travelers to a Paris that isn’t just for artists, grown-ups, and dreamers– it’s for kids!

I Love the New Baby at Our House...Most of the Time

by Leslie Kimmelman

A lively interactive journal designed for kids who aren't always thrilled with the arrival of a new sibling.

Parents often look for positive ways to involve older siblings with a new baby, to make them feel excited and part of a process from which they may feel excluded. This colorful and brightly illustrated guide encourages children to follow the prompts about themselves and the recent addition to their family, helping them to express their feelings about the new arrival in an engaging and non-threatening way.

Sesame Street: Celebrate You! Celebrate Me!: A Peek and Touch Book (123 Sesame Street)

by Leslie Kimmelman

Celebrate the uniqueness of each and every child, or monster, in this interactive board book that invites little hands to open flaps and explore touchable elements.

2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, 1st Place, Category: Special Needs/Disability Awareness
2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, 2nd Place, Category: Charity/Making a Difference

Look at the people all around you. No two people are the same! Some have freckles. Some wear glasses. Some may even use a wheelchair to get around. Join Elmo and his friends as they celebrate everyone's differences in this interactive book with flaps to lift and textures to feel on every page! Featuring the new character Julia!

The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah

by Leslie Kimmelman

Little Red Hen must make matzah for Passover. She asks her friends for help planting grains. "Sorry, bub," neighs Horse. "Think again," barks Dog. Of course, the Little Red Hen does it all herself. A classic tale gets a Jewish twist in this hilarious story.

We're Amazing 1,2,3! A Story About Friendship and Autism (Sesame Street) (Big Golden Book)

by Leslie Kimmelman

A Sesame Street Big Golden Book about a new character with autism.

We're Amazing 1,2,3! is the first Sesame Street storybook to focus on autism, which, according to the most recent US government survey, may, in some form, affect as many as one in forty-five children. It's part of Sesame Street's autism initiative that has expanded to include a new character with autism. Elmo introduces his longtime friend Julia to Abby, who's a little confused at first because Julia isn't saying hello. Elmo explains that Julia has autism, so she does things a little differently. Julia sometimes avoids direct eye contact, flaps her arms when she's excited, and is sensitive to some noises. But Abby soon learns that she also has a lot of things in common with Julia. All kids want love, friendship, and to have fun! They are all wonderful, each in his or her own way.
See amazing in all children through the Sesame Street Autism Resources Page: http://autism.sesamestreet.org/

Here Come the Helpers

by Leslie Kimmelman

Look for the Helpers is a shaped board book that highlights the emergency vehicles that help make our world a better place.

It’s a big, beautiful world,
filled with awesome adventures.

But sometimes emergencies happen.
When they do, look for the helpers!
Helpers are all around you.

Fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, and more crowd the pages of this shaped board book that teaches children to look for helpers wherever they go. With a search-and-find twist, each scene highlights different types of emergency vehicles in action. Look for the Helpers is an adventurous book that introduces little ones to the caring helpers who make the world safer.

The Eight Knights of Hanukkah

by Leslie Kimmelman

The whole kingdom has gathered to celebrate Hanukkah--but a dastardly dragon keeps interrupting the festivities. Can the Eight Knights of Hanukkah set things right?

A Sydney Taylor Notable Book

It's the last night of Hanukkah and everyone is doing their part for the big celebration, but a dragon called Dreadful has other ideas. He roams the countryside, interrupting the party preparations. Lady Sadie must call upon the Eight Knights of Hanukkah to perform deeds of awesome kindness and stupendous bravery and put an end to the dragon's shenanigans.

When Dreadful eats all the special donuts the baker made, Sir Lily helps the baker make more sufganiyot. Sir Alex makes a young lad a new dreidel after Dreadful scorched his original one. And on the Knights go--but when they finally catch up to Dreadful, a funny surprise awaits them!

Leslie Kimmelman crafts a humorous and touching story out of a bit of wordplay and a love for a holiday that truly shines. Galia Bernstein's artwork is full of appeal and is sure to satisfy fantasy fans.

Back matter includes a note on the traditions of Hanukkah and directions for playing the dreidel game.

Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Hanukkah Party!

by Leslie Kimmelman

Join Dr. Seuss's beloved character Horton the elephant as he discovers the joys and traditions of Hanukkah with help from the Whos!

Don’t miss the Netflix original series Dr. Seuss’s Horton!

On an evening quite cool, on a snow-blowy night
In the Jungle of Nool, which was covered in white,
Horton the elephant had just gone to sleep
When a noise woke him up. It was barely a peep...

Horton the elephant is as observant and kind as ever in this festive picture book about the Jewish celebration of miracles and freedom.

When Horton hears joyful singing one night, the kangaroos and the Wickersham brothers are sure he is not right. But when Horton hears new distant sounds and smells over seven nights, he knows that he isn't dreaming!

On the eighth night, Horton and his friends discover the source of the mystery, as the Whos invite them to a very special celebration.

Written and illustrated in the iconic style of Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who!, this Hanukkah read-aloud is perfect for learning about Hanukkah traditions and celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Eve and Adam Discover the World

by Leslie Kimmelman

"Tender and thought-provoking"--Kirkus Reviews

"After thousands of years of one interpretation, the old story is reinvigorated"--School Library Journal

In this interpretation of the biblical story of Genesis, Eve and Adam are praised for their curiosity even as they must accept the consequences for eating from the Tree of Knowledge. A hopeful message for ages 4-7 about carving your own path and the courage it takes to embrace imperfection.

Eve and Adam loved life in Eden among all the beautiful plants and animals. And at the center of it all was the spectacular Tree of Knowledge. But despite how sweet it smelled and how amazing it looked, God warned Eve and Adam to stay away from the tree, and not to eat its fruits. "It will change you," God said.

While Adam was content, Eve was full of questions. Why is the sky blue? How far away is the sun? Why is thunder so loud? How do turtles grow shells? Eve went to see if maybe the Tree of Knowledge held the answers. There, a snake spoke to Eve, and she decided to take a fruit back to Adam. They must choose if they will listen to God's warning, or if they will seek the answers they crave, and accept the consequences.