Leslie Kimmelman is the author of The Shabbat Puppy, illustrated by Jaime Zollars (“A gentle story introducing the concept of Shabbat as a time for peaceful contemplation,” Booklist) and The Little Red Hen and The Passover Matzah, illustrated by Paul Meisel (“Such a clever idea!,” starred review, Publishers Weekly). Leslie has also worked as a children’s book editor for a variety of publishers. She lives with her husband and family in a small town north of New York City.