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Newman, Lesléa
Most widely held works about
Lesléa Newman
Most widely held works by
Lesléa Newman
Heather has two mommies by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
15
editions published
between
1989
and
2009
in
English and Spanish
and held by
1,394
libraries
worldwide
When Heather goes to playgroup, at first she feels bad because she has two mothers and no father, but then she learns that there are lots of different kinds of families and the most important thing is that all the people love each other.
The best cat in the world by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
2004
and
2007
in
3
languages
and held by
1,284
libraries
worldwide
A young boy deals with the loss of his beloved cat Charlie, eventually accepting the arrival of another, very different cat.
Hachiko waits by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
8
editions published
between
2004
and
2009
in
English
and held by
1,280
libraries
worldwide
Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, and even after the professor has a fatal heart attack while at work, Hachiko faithfully continues to await his return until the day the dog dies. Based on a true story; includes an author's note and glossary of Japanese words.
Cats, cats, cats by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
2
editions published
between
2001
and
2004
in
English
and held by
1,058
libraries
worldwide
At night when Mrs. Brown begins to snore, her sixty cats have fun galore.
Runaway dreidel by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
2002
and
2007
in
English
and held by
918
libraries
worldwide
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.
Fat chance by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
11
editions published
between
1994
and
2009
in
English and Italian
and held by
884
libraries
worldwide
In a series of diary entries, thirteen-year-old Judi recounts her struggles to lose weight, hide her bulimia from her mother, find a boy friend, and decide on a profession.
Where is Bear by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
2004
and
2006
in
English
and held by
820
libraries
worldwide
The animals in the forest are playing hide-and-seek, but none of them can find Bear anywhere.
Too far away to touch by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
2
editions published
between
1994
and
1995
in
English
and held by
752
libraries
worldwide
Zoe's favorite uncle Leonard takes her to a planetarium and explains that if he dies he will be like the stars, too far away to touch, close enough to see.
Pigs, pigs, pigs by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
739
libraries
worldwide
A town prepares for and enjoys a visit with a large group of very entertaining pigs in this rhyming tale of hospitality.
Dogs, dogs, dogs by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
712
libraries
worldwide
A counting book featuring dogs engaged in various activities, from walking through the city all alone to slurping up a fallen ice cream cone.
A fire engine for Ruthie by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
657
libraries
worldwide
Ruthie's Nana suggests playing tea party and fashion show during their visit, but Ruthie is much more interested in the vehicles that a neighbor boy is playing with as they pass his house each day.
Skunk's spring surprise by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
2
editions published
between
2006
and
2007
in
English
and held by
649
libraries
worldwide
After waking from her winter nap, Skunk worries that her friends have forgotten her but it turns out they have planned a spring surprise.
Mommy, mama, and me by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
598
libraries
worldwide
A baby enjoys a number of fun activities with her two mothers.
The boy who cried fabulous by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
2
editions published
between
2004
and
2007
in
English
and held by
545
libraries
worldwide
A young boy's fascination with everything he sees around him causes him to be late and upsets his parents, until they come to realize his special gift.
Matzo ball moon by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
2
editions published
between
1998
and
2005
in
English
and held by
541
libraries
worldwide
Eleanor and her grandmother make matzo balls in preparation for the Passover meal.
Miss Tutu's star by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
539
libraries
worldwide
Young Selena, who would rather twirl than walk, begins to study ballet and, after years of practice and a great deal of encouragement from Miss Tutu, finally makes her stage debut.
Daddy's song by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
513
libraries
worldwide
At bedtime, a father conjures up images of all sorts of strange things that could happen--from ice cream cones faling from the sky to penguins jumping on trampolines--but no matter what, he and his love will be there.
Jailbait by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
2005
and
2006
in
English
and held by
512
libraries
worldwide
In 1971, unpopular and lonely tenth-grader Andi--teased at her Long Island high school for her large breasts and ignored at home by her distant parents--builds a fantasy romantic life around her clandestine, sexual relationship with a man in his thirties.
The eight nights of Chanukah by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
506
libraries
worldwide
The wondrous days of Chanukah come to life through the eyes of a young child, whose family gathering grows bigger and bigger as the holiday progresses.
Daddy, papa, and me by Lesléa Newman (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
465
libraries
worldwide
The story of a toddler's daily activities with two loving fathers.
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