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Picture Books
- I Can Be….ME!, Lee and Low Press, New York, 2023
- The Babka Sisters, Kar-Ben Books, Minneapolis, MN 2023
- The Fairest in the Land, Abrams Books, New York, 2023
- Alicia and the Hurricane: A Story of Puerto Rico/Alicia y el huracán: Un cuento de Puerto Rico,
Lee and Low Books, New York, 2022
- How To Sleep Tight Through the Night (co-written with Tzivia Gover), Storey Publishing, North Adams, MA 2022
- As Babies Dream, Magination Press, Washington, DC, 2021
- A-B-C Cats, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA, 2021
- 1-2-3 Cats, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA, 2021
- Remembering Ethan, Magination Press, Washington, DC 2020
- Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale With a Tail, Charlesbridge, Watertown, MA, 2020
- Baby’s Blessings, Kar-Ben, Minneapolis, MN, 2019
- Gittel’s Journey: An Ellis Island Story, Abrams, New York, NY, 2019
- Sparkle Boy, Lee and Low Books, New York, NY, 2017
- Hanukkah Delight!, Kar-Ben Books, Minneapolis, MN, 2016
- Ketzel, The Cat Who Composed, Candlewick Press, 2015
- Heather Has Two Mommies, New Edition, Candlewick Press, 2015
- Here Is The World: A Year of Jewish Holidays, Abrams Books, New York, NY, 2014
- A Kiss on the Keppie, Shofar Books, Tarrytown, NY, 2012
- A Sweet Passover, Abrams Books, New York, NY, 2012
- Miss Tutu’s Star, Abrams Books, New York, NY, 2010
- Just Like Mama, Abrams Books, New York, NY, 2010
- Mommy, Mama, and Me (Board Book), Tricycle Press, Berkeley, CA, 2009
- Daddy, Papa, and Me (Board Book) Tricycle Press, Berkeley, CA, 2009
- Daddy’s Song, Henry Holt & Co., New York, NY, 2007
- Skunk’s Spring Surprise, Harcourt Books, New York, NY, 2007
- The Eight Nights of Chanukah, Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2005
- A Fire Engine for Ruthie, Clarion Books, New York, NY 2004
- Where Is Bear?, Harcourt, New York, NY, 2004
- The Boy Who Cried Fabulous, Tricycle Press, Berkeley, CA, 2004
- The Best Cat in the World, Eerdmans Books, Grand Rapids, MI 2004
- Pigs, Pigs, Pigs! Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 2003
- Runaway Dreidel! Henry Holt & Co. New York, NY, 2002
- Felicia’s Favorite Story Two Lives Publishing, Ridley Park, PA, 2002
- Dogs, Dogs, Dogs! Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 2002
- Cats, Cats, Cats! Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 2001
- Matzo Ball Moon, Clarion Books, New York, NY, 1998
- Remember That, Clarion Books, New York, NY, 1996
- Too Far Away To Touch, Clarion Books, New York, NY, 1995 (paperback, 1998)
- Heather Has Two Mommies:
In Other Words Publishing, Northampton, MA, 1989
Alyson Publications, Boston, MA, 1990
Special Ten-Year Anniversary Edition, Alyson Publications, 2000
New Edition, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA 2015
Picture Books (forthcoming)
- Like Father, Like Son, Abrams Books, New York, 2024
- Joyful Song, Levine/Querido Books, New York, 2024
- Song of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Enchanted Lion, New York, 2025
- Welcome: A Prayer for Refugees, Scholastic, New York, forthcoming
Middle Grade Novels
- Hachiko Waits, Henry Holt & Co. New York, NY, 2004
- Fat Chance, Putnam, New York, NY, 1994 (paperback, 1998)
Women’s Press, London, England, 1996
Books for High School Students
- October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard, Candlewick Press, 2012
- Jailbait, Random House, New York, NY, 2005 (paperback 2006)
- Write from the Heart (revised, updated and expanded),
Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, CA, 2003
- Still Life With Buddy, Pride & Imprints, Radnor, OH, 1998