Laura Gehl

Young, awkward, messy Lila the koala wants to help her family get ready for Shabbat dinner. Her plan is to bake her own loaf of challah but each time she tries, the challah comes out wrong. What's the secret to making the best koala challah ever?

Mama set another place. Papa found an extra seat. Hannah squeezed to make more space, Thrilled to have a guest to greet. Uh-oh! As the sheep family Passover seder begins, more and more guests show up!

While the other members of his clan enjoy wrestling, throwing spears, and fighting, Leif prefers to hike up the mountain and enjoy the peace of his beautiful fjord; but when clan loyalty demands that he participate in the Viking Games--he does the best he can, but when it comes to comparing clan treasures, Leif has a surprise for everybody.

As May rescues schoolchildren from bees by making them beets, and scouts from a bear by making it a beard, lasso-wielding Stu asks to be her sidekick but businesswomen do not need sidekicks, do they?

Every window at the hospital faces dull, gray buildings-except the one in Grandpa's room. Grandpa can see the ocean every day! When Daria visits, she and Grandpa look out at the beach, hoping they will build sandcastles and fly kites together again. This touching exploration of a child's experience of loss offers an unexpected ending, encouraging creativity and self-expression in the midst of grief. Grandpa's Window addresses the grieving process,...

Celebrate Halloween with the Owl family in this joyful, rhyming picture book Follow along with the Owl family on Halloween as they plan their costumes, go trick-or-treating, and more! Laura Gehl's lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols's vibrant illustrations make for a spirited read.

Celebrate Hanukkah with the Llama family in this joyful, rhyming picture book Follow along with the Llama family's Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah, spin the dreidel, fry latkes, and more. Laura Gehl's lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols's vibrant illustrations make for a festive read. The book also features kid-friendly back matter, with expanded information on the holiday's history and traditions. Laura Gehl is the author of...

Ruby and her family go apple picking before Rosh Hashanah, but they end up with more apples than they need for the holiday. So, Ruby and her cousins come up with new apple recipes for the Jewish New Year. Will the apple dishes they make become family favorites?

This is one Passover Ruby and her family won't forget! Ruby and her family are hosting the first Passover seder in their family this year. Ruby wants everything to be perfect. But when nothing goes as planned, can Ruby find a way to still enjoy the holiday?

Peep can't wait for Egg to hatch. They will have so much fun together! But Egg isn't quite ready...yet--