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	We're Amazing, 1, 2, 3! by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), MaryBeth Nelson (Illustrator) 4.32 avg rating — 425 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trick Arrr Treat: A Pirate Halloween by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), Jorge Monlongo (Illustrator) 3.61 avg rating — 346 ratings — published 2015 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Everybody Bonjours! by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), Sarah McMenemy (Illustrator) 3.56 avg rating — 268 ratings — published 2008 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hot Dog! Eleanor Roosevelt Throws a Picnic by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), Victor Juhasz (Illustrator) 3.88 avg rating — 245 ratings — published 2014 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), Paul Meisel (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.05 avg rating — 194 ratings — published 2010 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Family Forever: A Julia Storybook by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), MaryBeth Nelson (Illustrator) 4.28 avg rating — 170 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Valentine for Frankenstein by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), Timothy Banks (Illustrator) 3.41 avg rating — 186 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Eight Knights of Hanukkah by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), Galia Bernstein (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 3.82 avg rating — 155 ratings — published 2020 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Celebrate You! Celebrate Me! (Sesame Street): A Peek and Touch Book (123 Sesame Street) by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), Tom Brannon (Illustrator) 3.90 avg rating — 102 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Three Bully Goats by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), Will Terry (Illustrator) 3.36 avg rating — 116 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Leslie Kimmelman said: " A fascinating slice of history for young readers to dive into. Koffsky tells the story of President Harry Truman and his friend Eddie Jacobson, whose early friendship endured through their entire lives, despite the many differences in upbringing and ...more "

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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) by Carrie Finison (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
OMG, I love this. Hilariously-delivered lesson about boundaries. Not everyone likes to be hugged!
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Not a Smiley Guy by Polly Horvath	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Quirky? Absolutely. Hilarious? Totally! A story about a boy who is perfectly happy, just not the smiley type. His family doesn't get it. A wonderful message (without being message-y) about acceptance, about someone who perhaps doesn't show his emotio ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Mazel Toes! by Audrey Barbakoff (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Adorable! A rhyming board book homage to babies, replete with Yiddish words. Totally adorable, totally inclusive, as delicious as a newborn!
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T. by Abby White (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A difficult topic, handled with grace and sensitivity. The author manages to craft a moving and wholly believable coming-of-age story, weaving together content about suicide, Judaism, and the idea that it's hard to ever truly know another person, eve ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Anyada Buena, Shanah Tovah by Sarah Aroeste	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A simple and charming board book about the traditions of Rosh Hashannah, through the eyes of a Sephardic family. A QR code in the back gives access to the author performing a new year's song (she is an accomplished musician). Also featuring warm, inv ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Finding Forgiveness by Rebecca Gardyn Levington (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A beautiful story, centered around the Jewish new year, the tradition of Tashlich (throwing crumbs into moving water, and the concept of forgiveness. In simple, perfectly-scanning rhymes (I'm a stickler!), an older sister muses on the unkind words sh ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Lily's Hong Kong Honey Cake by Erica Lyons (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a moving story! Surprisingly understated, it follows Lily and her family from the years 1937 to 1946, as they celebrate Rosh Hashannah each year with the traditional honey cake: first in Austria, before the war begins, then in Shanghai, and fina ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Sarang Saves the School by Korena Di Roma Howley (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A beautiful, deeply empathetic story about a young girl whose rural school in Korea is on the verge of closing, for lack of students. Until she comes up with a solution that both rescues the school and reclaims the right to an education that was robb ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Uno, Dos, Tres: A Sephardic Counting Book by Sarah Aroeste	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A simple and unique counting book (1 through 10), featuring Ladino, a Judeo-Spanish language still spoken by Sephardic Jews around the world. The cut paper art is absolutely lovely, and just right for the very youngest readers. A spread at the book's ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing JIM!: Six True Stories about One Great Artist: James Marshall by Jerrold Connors (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I wondered whether any book of this kind could do justice to the brilliant James Marshall. This one did. It was original, very funny, and extremely moving. The last story blew my mind. Highly recommended for James Marshall fans.
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