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Lenny plays hide and seek with his dad. Is he in the cupboard? No. Or in the sitting room? No, it's only the dog. He's not in the kitchen either. What about on the stairs? No, just blobs of jam. At last Dad and Mum see a little giggly lump under the bedclothes in Lenny's bedroom. Here's Lenny, ready for a tickle and a hug!
Author Notes
Born in Zimbabwe, Ken Wilson-Max studied art in Harare before moving to England where he studied design at the London College of Printing. He has worked at Orchard Books and the BBC as a children's book designer. The winner of several international awards for his work, he lives in London.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Toddler-PreS--In this series, Lenny either enlists the participation of his parents or is under their watchful care, as he goes on adventures many young children will be able to relate to. Most pages contain one or two lines of text. Accompanying illustrations help children predict what will happen next. In the title, Where's Lenny? he plays hide-and-seek with his parents. Text reads, "Where's Lenny? Daddy hears a rumbling in the cupboard." The illustration shows Daddy bent down looking in the cupboard. Text on adjoining page states, "'Aha!' he says. But when he opens the door he finds nothing." Readers see a smiling Lenny peeking out behind the cupboard. Lenny and Daddy have brown skin and Mommy is white. In Lenny and Wilbur, the adventure focuses on the boy's activities with his big yellow lab. In most scenes, Mommy and Daddy are in the background. In the text where Lenny brushes Wilbur, you only see Mommy's ankles and feet. This type of picture book is needed in collections, and will resonate for many mixed race families who want to see themselves represented. Text, message, and illustrations make these titles stand out. VERDICT Highly recommended additions to most library collections. Solid choices for storytime or one-on-one sharing.--Robin Sofge, Prince William Public Library System, VA
Horn Book Review
Wheres Lenny? by Ken Wilson-Max; illus. by the authorPreschool Kane Miller 32 pp.These British imports star a young child named Lenny, Lennys loving parents, and pet dog Wilbur. Dad (who appears in Wheres Lenny? but not Lenny and Wilbur) has brown skin like Lenny; Moms skin is light. Wheres Lenny? depicts a rousing game of hide-and-seekLenny hides, Dad counts and seeks (and distracts?), and Mom does some home repair. In Lenny and Wilbur, its bath time for Wilbur; Lenny helps. Both books include singing and giggles (and some repetition of vocabulary to support emergent readers throughout the straightforward texts), and both end with snuggles. Wilson-Maxs (Astro Girl, rev. 11/19) illustrations feature bold crayon-box hues with thick black outlines around characters, minimal extraneous detail, and thoughtful use of visible brushstrokes and background washes. The images are simple yet contain all the warmth and love that emanate from this close-knit family. The books small, square trim sizewith the smiling child on the coveris another successful choice to welcome viewers into Lennys everyday world. Elissa GershowitzMarch/April 2020 p.74(c) Copyright 2020. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
A loving family learns and plays in this brightly colored picture book that promotes early literacy skills.In this multiracial family, Daddy and Lenny have brown skin and tightly curled black hair, and Mommy has pale skin and straight black hair. The book opens as Lenny hides and Daddy sings and counts: "1 2 3 4 5 / Once I caught a fish alive. / 6 7 8 9 10 / Then I let it go again." Each number is painted in a different color, which combines with the rhyme to engage young listeners in the learning. Lenny successfully eludes Daddy as a masterful hider, and Mommy and dog Wilbur complicate things for poor Daddy. Movement by the window is a wagging Wilbur, and a tap, tap, tap in the bathroom turns out to be Mommy fixing a light. A giggle under a bright red blanket with a lively print finally reveals Lenny, who is rewarded with lots of hugs and kisses. In companion title Lenny and Wilbur, the boy and his dog are best friends who enjoy each other's company. It's Wilbur's bath day, which Wilbur obediently relishes. Lenny shampoos and brushes Wilbur's fur, and Wilbur is rewarded with a treat. In his characteristic style of thick black lines and visible daubs of paint, Wilson-Max beautifully renders this happy family. In both books gentle repetition facilitates learning.Equally apt as a picture book for older toddlers and a beginning reader. (Picture book. 2-6) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.