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A heartwarming, inclusive story about self-expression and
friendship, from Stonewall Book Award-winning author Leslea
NewmanWhen 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 be whoever
they want-and that having two princesses means twice the fun.
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I Can Be... Me! (Hardcover)
Lesl ea Newman; Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez
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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 3D
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 Leslea
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.
Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a
toddler spending the day with its mommies. 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.
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Remembering Ethan (Hardcover)
Lesl ea Newman; Illustrated by Tracy Bishop
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A young girl named Sarah misses her big brother who died. But with
a little help from her cat Buttons and a lot of support from her
parents, Sarah finds a way to always remember him and keep him
close to her heart.
""What a good dog you are. What a fine dog you are. Hachi, you are
the best dog in all of Japan."" Professor Ueno speaks these words
to his faithful dog before boarding the train to work every
morning. And every afternoon, just before three o'clock, Hachi is
at the train station to greet his beloved master. One day, the
train arrives at the station without the professor. Hachi
waits.
For ten years, Hachi waits for his master to return. Not even
Yasuo, the young boy who takes care of Hachi, can persuade him to
leave his post.
Hachiko Waits, a novel inspired by a true story, brings to life
the legendary Akita who became a national symbol for loyalty and
devotion. This is a must-read for dog lovers of all ages.
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.
Count on cats as a fun way to learn numbers - in rhyming spreads
with expressive appeal for animal lovers of all ages. 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. Author Leslea Newman
draws on her love for (and familiarity with) cats in a concept book
for the very young, while illustrator Isabella Kung captures the
animals' movements and gestures in a way that is sure to delight.
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The Babka Sisters (Paperback)
Lesl ea Newman; Illustrated by Tika And Tata Bobokhidze
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New in the UK, a rediscovered modern classic for today's generation
in an updated, beautifully illustrated edition. 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. Celebrated author Leslea 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.
A story every daughter will recognize, The Reluctant Daughter
depicts the struggles of Lydia Pinkowitz to communicate the
realities of her life as a lesbian, as a feminist scholar, and as
the woman she has become to her mother Doris. After years of hoping
to attain her mother's love and acceptance while struggling to live
a true and honest life, Lydia eventually acknowledges her mother
will never really see her. When Doris develops a life-threatening
illness, Lydia is forced to make a life-and-death decision of her
own: should she make one final attempt to heal her relationship
with her mother or simply let her go?
This sweet, rhyming bedtime lullaby is a calming ode to nature as a
loving family embraces their child as night falls and dream time
begins. From rivers to eagles, to lions and lambs, to leaves and
rain, and to stars and the moon, the soothing sounds of the world
become the inspiration for a loving night of restful sleep for a
weary baby. This book shares the spirit of shared community and the
common values of love and hope. Award-winning and beloved author
LeslEa Newman crafts a sweet tale that all families with a young
one can appreciate.
This poignant and humorous collection of stories offers a fresh
perspective on current issues such as homosexuality and
anti-Semitism and lends a unique voice to those experiencing
growing pains and self-discovery. Newman's readers accompany her
quirky Jewish characters through all types of experiences from an
initial lesbian sexual encounter to being sequestered in a college
apartment after paranoid Holocaust flashbacks. In these stories
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.
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Lovely (Paperback)
Lesl ea Newman
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R378
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Donovan's Big Day (Hardcover)
Lesl ea Newman; Illustrated by Mike Dutton
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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.
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