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	We're Amazing, 1, 2, 3! by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author), MaryBeth Nelson (Illustrator) 4.33 avg rating — 454 ratings — published 2015 — 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 — 347 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 — 276 ratings — published 2008 — 13 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 — 247 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) 4.06 avg rating — 201 ratings — published 2010 — 8 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) 4.27 avg rating — 184 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) 3.45 avg rating — 195 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) 3.81 avg rating — 157 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 — 106 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 Diving Deep on Rosh Hashanah: Reverse Tashlich for a Better World by Rachelle Burk	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 terrific story! Rachelle Burk tells the true story of a scuba-diving rabbi, who turns his love for the ocean into meaningful action: He starts a whole movement of people dedicated to cleaning trash from the ocean and beaches, or as Rabbi Rosen ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing I Will NOT Eat Latkes! by Martha Seif Simpson (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 koala and a lemur are preparing for Hanukkah by mixing up a batch of latkes. But--could it be?!--the lemur absolutely does not like latkes! (Like Sam-I-Am in Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham, he's never even tried them.) His friend engages him every ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Three Pieces of Broken Glass: A Picture Book by Emily Barth Isler (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 young girl accidentally breaks a glass at her great-grandmother's and is stricken. Her great-grandmother gently shows her how broken glass can still be beautiful. Each of three shards she keeps on the windowsill represents a moment in personal and ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Stella's Special Recipe: A Rosh Hashanah Story by Melissa Stoller (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
First of all, I admit that I'm predisposed to like a book about such a favorite, nostalgic recipe--one that my mom made frequently (and fairly similar to the stuffed cabbage recipe supplied at the back of the book). That being said, the book is an ab ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Blazing Humor: Mel Brooks Is Seriously Funny! by Ann D. Koffsky (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
If your child is a Mel Brooks fan, or if your child hasn't yet discovered Mel Brooks, this book is for him/her. (And maybe for your child's parents as well!). It's so much fun to read about Brooks' life and how and why he got into comedy, and I love ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing The Lions' Run by Sara Pennypacker	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
Another gorgeous book from Sara Pennypacker. Historical fiction, it takes place in WWII France and tells the story (among other plotlines) of the Lebensborn--babies who were basically bred to be perfect Arayan specimens--a less-traveled subject of Ho ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing Purim Possibilities by Barbara Kimmel (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 totally adorable Purim board book for the very youngest celebrants. Bouncy, perfectly scanning rhymes and exuberant, vibrant illustrations playfully present the holiday in a way that is fun and absolutely accessible. Why choose one Purim costume, w ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing A Place to Pray by Doreen Klein Robinson (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
Based on true events, this uplifting picture book tells the story of a church that suffered a devastating fire, and the synagogue that offered to share its space while the church rebuilt. Told through the eyes of two young children (one from each fai ...more
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Leslie Kimmelman rated a book it was amazing To See an Owl by Matthew Cordell	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
Deceptively simple, and just plain gorgeous.
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Leslie Kimmelman has read The Miracle of Matzah Pizza: A Biblical Tall Tale by Ann D. Koffsky (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
When Sammy starts getting bored of matzah a few days into Passover, his Zaydee regales him with the ancient story of how Shmuel inadvertently discovered matzah pizza for the ancient Israelites as they made their escape from slavery. A clever and funn ...more
Jan 10, 2026 09:26AM · 1 like · like · see review

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