Leslie Kimmelman

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  • Bibliography:
    40 Books
  • First Book:
    October 1992
  • Latest Book:
    February 2024
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Book List in Order: 40 titles

  • Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights

  • Hooray! It's Passover!

  • Sound the Shofar!

    It's Rosh Hashanah, and the loving family of Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights and Hooray! It's Passover gets ready once again for another holiday. After a special dinner, the family goes to synagogue to hear Uncle Jake sound the shofar and bring i...

  • The Runaway Latkes

  • Dance, Sing, Remember

    Hag Sameach! Happy Holidays!

    Do you know what holiday to sound the shofar for? Or when to build a sukkah?

    Now you can learn, in this celebration of eleven Jewish holidays, from Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, to Sh...

  • Round the Turkey

    Thanksgiving is here! Jesse can't wait because this year all the relatives are coming to his house. When everyone arrives, they sit down to dinner and round the table (and the turkey!) they go, each taking turns to remember the year's blessings....

  • Happy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney!

    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!"...

  • Iopeners a Dog Named Honey Teaching Plan Grade K 2005c

  • Iopeners Star Pictures Teaching Plan Grade K 2005c



  • Iopeners What Is It? Teaching Plan Grade K 2005c

    Complete Classroom Library includes one each of the following:

    • Math Library
    • Science Library
    • Social Studies Library
    Content Area Classroom Libraries include:
    • 1 display box containing 10 6-packs (60 little...

  • How Do I Love You?

    From little muddy feet to chocolate cheeks to favorite silly dances, there are many reasons to love -- and there are even more ways to express love.

    Celebrate the bond between parents and children in this sweet and playful counting book tha...

  • In the Doghouse

    Holiday House Readers: Level 2

  • Everybody Bonjours!

    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 t...

  • Mind Your Manners, Alice Roosevelt!

    The 26th president of the United States was a strong and clever man who could handle almost everything―except his eldest child, Alice.
    Alice Roosevelt was an independent, outspoken young woman during a time when women were supposed to be convent...

  • The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah

    Oy gevalt! The Little Red Hen likes baking matzah, but she's not so crazy about doing everything herself. Would it be too much to ask her friends Dog, Horse, and Sheep to help plant and harvest some wheat for the delicious Passover treat? Couldn't th...

  • The Three Bully Goats

    When Gruff, Ruff, and Tuff, bully their way across a bridge and into a meadow -- teasing a kind ogre and butting small animals along the way. The ogre, frustrated that being friendly and polite didn't work, hatches a plan to teach the "bully" goats a...

  • The Shabbat Puppy

    Every Saturday morning Noah and Grampa take a special walk. It's the best time to find Shabbat shalom, some Sabbath peace, Grampa explains. Noah loves their time together, but he'd love it even more if his puppy, Mazel, could join them. That wiggly, ...

  • Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too!)

    When Charlie moves next door to Sam, he's thrilled to have a new friend--even if she is a girl. Charlie has a little sister, also named Sam--or Sam Too, as the other Sam comes to call her. Both Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too) are Jewish, and they try t...

  • The Very Crowded Sukkah

    It’s Sukkot, and Sam, Ava, Mom, and Dad are building a sukkah, or little house, outdoors to celebrate the holiday. They can’t wait to share their first meal inside. But -- pitterpatterpitterpatter -- it begins to rain. “Poor little sukkah,” s...



  • Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too) Return!

    Sam and Charlie (and Charlie's little sister, Sam Too) return with five more stories, which include a Tu B'Shevat celebration and a Hannukah competition. Accompanied by colorful illustrations, the stories highlight the value of friendship and its ups...

  • Hot Dog! Eleanor Roosevelt Throws a Picnic

    In June of 1939, the United States played host to two very special guests. British monarchs King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were coming to America. As it was the first visit ever by reigning British royalty, it was a chance for America to build a ...

  • Everybody Says Shalom

    A spirited picture-book tour of Israel takes readers to the Old City of Jerusalem and modern Tel Aviv, the desert and the sea, Roman ruins, the Biblical Zoo, a kibbutz, and much more. Lively, rhyming text and vibrant, colorful illustrations offer you...

  • Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too) at Camp!

    Best friends Sam and Charlie are headed to sleepaway camp for the first time! Each day brings something new--from swimming and nature hikes to camp songs and FOAM day! At camp, Sam and Charlie learn the importance of shomrei adamah, taking care of th...

  • Trick Arrr Treat: A Pirate Halloween

    Charlotte Blue-Tongue, Peg-Leg Pete, Glass-Eyed Gabby, and their friends swashbuckle through the streets demanding loot and treasure from their neighbors in this Halloween pirate tale. As their world transforms from neighborhood to pirate's lagoon, t...

  • We're Amazing 1, 2, 3!

    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 ...

  • Celebrate You! Celebrate Me!

  • Family Forever

    Join Julia's whole family for a day in the park with friends! Major Support Provided by American Greetings and Generous Support Provided by Kristen Rohr....

  • Here Come the Helpers

    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 help...

  • Look for the Helpers

    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 fo...



  • Belly Breathe

    A simple relaxation and calming technique, belly breathing is a tool everyone can use! Studies have found that belly breathing improves concentration and relieves tension. This mindfulness board book showcases the easy skill that is a great way to te...

  • A Valentine for Frankenstein

    Frankenstein isn't your typical monster. For starters, he only has one head, just two eyes, and no tail. And worst of all, he's sort of nice! Frankenstein quickly realizes his friendly behavior is out of place at the Valentine's Day Bash. There's...

  • The Rabbi Slurps Spaghetti

    Someday, Lena hopes to be a world-famous detective. But in the meantime, she s working on The Case of the Mysterious Rabbi! It s a tricky one. The rabbi seems to be everywhere. With her loyal dog at her side, Lena investigates Rabbi Max as he teaches...

  • You're the Cheese in My Blintz

    In my blintz, you're the cheese. You're the sun in my sky. To my heart, you're the keys. You're the twinkle in my eye. This rhyming board book celebrates the importance of a young child as a member of a family....

  • The Eight Knights of Hanukkah

  • Bat and Sloth Solve a Mystery

    Bath and Sloth are trying to sleep when they hear a noise. A LOUD noise. Can Bat and Sloth figure out where it's coming from and how to make it stop?...

  • Bat and Sloth Throw a Party

    Bat wants to throw a party. Sloth's not so sure. He'd rather sleep. But with ghost stories and banango cake, both friends find a way to have fun....

  • A Little Bit Different, A Little Bit the Same

    Flexibility can be a challenge for all children, but especially so for children on the autism spectrum. Many children with autism also have an anxiety disorder, which is about more than lack of flexibility. Structure and routines help, and it’s...

  • How to Be a Mensch, by A. Monster

    "This cheery book features joy, courtesy, and care for others in a fun and lighthearted way". —Jewish Book Council"Delightful and perky picture book"  —The Sydney Taylor ShmoozeJoin this bevy of friendly, colorful ...

  • A Book about Bupkes

    This is a book about bupkes: nothing, zero, zilch. Sometimes, though, what looks like nothing turns out to be the most important thing of all. An empty garden seems like nothing―bupkes! But it means that Zoe and her mom have taken a big basket of f...



  • Waiting for Lumpy

    Parents help a young girl handle her feelings about a coming change to their family in a story that also spotlights Jewish  baby naming practices.A new baby is coming and everyone is so excited! Everyone except Ella. Her parents ask her and olde...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Leslie Kimmelman has published 40 books.

Leslie Kimmelman does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Waiting for Lumpy, was published in February 2024.

The first book by Leslie Kimmelman, Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights, was published in October 1992.

No. Leslie Kimmelman does not write books in series.
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