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Lesléa Newman

    1. leden 1955

    Lesléa Newmanová je oceňovaná autorka, která se ve své rozsáhlé tvorbě věnuje průzkumu lesbické a židovské identity a složitým vztahům mezi nimi. Její práce, často s tématy AIDS, poruch příjmu potravy a vztahů, se vyznačují hlubokým pochopením lidské zkušenosti. Newmanová je průkopnicí v oblasti dětské literatury, která pozitivně zobrazuje rodiny stejnopohlavních párů, čímž prolomila bariéry v zobrazování rozmanitosti. Její literární hlas je uznáván pro jeho upřímnost, empatii a schopnost proniknout k jádru složitých témat. Její psaní je pozvánkou k zamyšlení a spojení s hlubokými pravdami o lásce, rodině a identitě.

    Mommy, mama, and me
    123 Cats: A Cat Counting Book
    Hachiko Waits
    Runaway Dreidel!
    ABC Cats: An Alpha-Cat Book
    How to Sleep Tight through the Night: Bedtime Tricks (That Really Work!) for Kids
    • Whether it’s bedtime or the wee hours of the night, this sweetly illustrated nighttime companion is filled with practical ways to help young insomniacs, ages 5 to 9, with reassuring nighttime routines, creative visualizations, and kid-friendly activities and techniques for addressing bedtime reluctance, managing fears and anxiety, easing nightmares, and inviting pleasant dreaming and positive associations with sleeptime.

      How to Sleep Tight through the Night: Bedtime Tricks (That Really Work!) for Kids
    • "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 Lesléa 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"--Publisher's description

      ABC Cats: An Alpha-Cat Book
    • Runaway Dreidel!

      • 32 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
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      In this rhyming tale in the style of "The Night before Christmas," a family's preparations for Chanukah are disrupted by a wildly spinning dreidel

      Runaway Dreidel!
    • Hachiko Waits

      Based on a True Story

      • 96 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
      4,4(181)Ohodnotit

      The story revolves around Hachi, a beloved dog celebrated for his loyalty and devotion. Set in Japan, it highlights the deep bond between Hachi and his owner, showcasing themes of love, companionship, and fidelity. Through heartwarming moments, the narrative captures Hachi's unwavering spirit and the profound impact he has on those around him, making him a cherished figure in the hearts of many.

      Hachiko Waits
    • Mommy, mama, and me

      • 20 stránek
      • 1 hodina čtení
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      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.Shares the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children.

      Mommy, mama, and me
    • Celebrated author Lesléa Newman unites a young boy and a stray kitten in a warm, lyrical story about Passover, family, and friendship.Inside, a boy and his family sit around the dinner table to embrace the many traditions of their Passover Seder around the dinner table. Outside, a cat wonders, hungry and alone. When it's time for the symbolic Passover custom of opening the family's front door for the prophet Elijah, both the boy and the cat are in for a remarkable surprise.

      Welcoming Elijah
    • Daddy, papa, and me

      • 20 stránek
      • 1 hodina čtení
      4,2(548)Ohodnotit

      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.

      Daddy, papa, and me
    • The story revolves around two competitive baker sisters, Esther and Hester, who find themselves in a culinary rivalry. Their new neighbor, Sylvester, steps in as a babka tester, adding a humorous twist as he evaluates which sister's recipe reigns supreme. The narrative explores themes of sibling rivalry, community, and the joy of baking, all while showcasing the characters' unique personalities and the delicious world of babka.

      The Babka Sisters
    • Shayna Steinblatt, a lesbian, tries to help her grandmother with the adjustment to nursing home life, make peace with her mother, and work out a lasting relationship with Luz Maria Borges, who may be the love of her life

      In Every Laugh A Tear