Leslie Kimmelman Livres

Ella's going to be a big sister and she's not at all sure it's a good idea.

The hilarious adventures of two unlikely rainforest friends.

"This is a book about bupkes: nothing, zero, zilch. An empty garden, an empty bench at the playground, an empty soup bowl all seem like nothing - bupkes! The funny thing is that bupkes may mean nothing - but it can feel like everything"--

"A fun romp through a neighborhood where even monsters can be mensches"--

The story revolves around a beloved neighbor, Mr. Mintz, known for his delicious blintzes made for Shavuot. When he suffers an accident, his caring neighbors rally together to support him, showcasing the themes of community and friendship as they take on the task of cooking the blintzes in his stead. This heartwarming tale highlights the bonds formed through shared traditions and the importance of looking out for one another.

The hilarious adventures of two unlikely rainforest friends.

This delightful book presents a heartwarming exploration of love through a Jewish lens, tailored for parents and children. It creatively mirrors the famous poem "How do I love thee, let me count the ways," offering a unique blend of affection and cultural elements. The narrative invites families to celebrate their bonds while embracing their heritage, making it a perfect read for nurturing relationships and instilling values.

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?

A lively nonfiction picture book about runners preparing for, and racing in, the New York City Marathon, perfect for fans of Balloons Over Broadway and The Philharmonic Gets Dressed. All over the world—on city roads and country lanes, on beaches, high in the mountains, across fields, in sun, rain, and late at night, people get ready to race. It’s a BIG DEAL to run in the New York City Marathon! In this energetic and ever-so-fun nonfiction picture book about the world's most famous race, readers follow runners from all over the world as they stretch, make their playlist, eat a spaghetti dinner, and then pound, pound, pound through the five boroughs of New York City, all the way to the finish line. With fun facts throughout ("Since 1979, a high school band stationed at Mile 9 plays the “Rocky” theme song again and again until the last runners go by"), this is an exhilarating, inside-view of what it entails to run the world's largest marathon.

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.