Books

Miri Leshem-Pelly is the author/illustrator of 12 children's books.
Her favorite topics are nature and animals.


Lon-Lon’s Big Night

Milk & Honey Press, U.S.A.
English/Hebrew bilingual edition

Lon-Lon, the little sand fox, was born inside a burrow in the Negev desert. One night, he is finally allowed to go outside…

A unique adventure story, introducing the magical night life of the Israeli desert.

"…With its rich language and delicate illustration, this book is a treat for the eyes… If you are looking for an excellent new children's book about Israel, here it is."
Naomi Morse, June 2007
Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter

 

Buy the book

 

 

Pitzponteva series
Ministry of Defense Publishing, Israel
Hebrew


The Pitzponteva series wone the Nachum Gutman Illustration award.
Professor Pitzponteva (tiny-nature) is the smallest nature professor in the world. In this series, he is guiding the young readers on a voyage in Israel, exploring interesting little wonders of nature.
In the series:
Wild flowers guide; To the birds' world; Following the dogs; Book of cats; Deep in the sea; Travel in Israel

 

 

Luti& Tery the otter cubs
Ministry of Defense Publishing, Israel
Hebrew

An adventure story about the life of a river otter family, living in the Jordan river.

 


When Night Fell
Hakibbutz Hameuchad Publishing House, Israel
A wordless picture book

When night fell on the room, the little painter fell asleep, and the painted creatures came to life and a magical adventure begun…

 

 

Klinki
Ledory Publishing
Hebrew

Klinki, the young dolphin, is taking us on his first migration journey through the wide ocean. On this journey he would face danger, make new friends and meet his first love…

 

 

My Favorite Colors
Ledory Publishing
Hebrew

A celebration of color and surprises for toddlers.




The Magical Journey in the World of Painting
Ledory Publishing
Hebrew

Ya'ara and Gay want to revile the big secret of painting. They enter the world of painting and find themselves on an exciting and dangerous adventure inside the greatest art masterpieces.