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I adored Remi Recchia's lilting, rhyming prose in Little Lenny Gets His Horns, but what really won me over was Victoria Garcia-Boswell's stunning artwork! Vivid colors, muted brushstrokes, and such expressive faces on these critters. Just beautiful.
Lenny's journey of self discovery will be empowering to those struggling with all aspects of identification, and the way Recchia explains it all is masterfully done. Bravo!
I'd say Little Lenny Gets His Horns is a must buy for libraries and schools with pre-K and Kindergarten aged children. It would also make a lovely gift for families with this age group.
the story of transgoat (?). plus for the message, but the drawings are frankly awful and disturbing because of the color selection.
Reprehensible advert for woke nonsense, as a boy decides to transition to a girl. OK, it's about a sheep that wants to be a horned goat, but there is nothing redeemable about the message here. Zero stars, in a "should not be published way".
"Little Lenny Gets His Horns" by Remi Recchia and Victoria Garcia-Boswell is a touching story about discovering and accepting who you really are. Little Lenny, a goat with a strong sense of identity, teaches us about courage and being true to ourselves, even when others doubt us. The rhymes in the book make it fun to read, especially for young ones, and the powerful message it carries resonates with everyone.
In this lovely tale, we follow Little Lenny as he learns to embrace his true self. The authors use clever comparisons to help us understand the importance of being confident in who we are. "Little Lenny Gets His Horns" inspires us to be proud of our uniqueness and reminds us to always stay true to ourselves. It's a must-read for every child and a valuable addition to any book collection.
This was an interesting read and a good addition to children's stories in terms of explaining diversity and difference - and, in turn, the need for tolerance and acceptance of such differences.
The illustrations were absolutely delightful, and some some were particularly memorable. Barring a couple of the rhymes which seemed to have been put there simply in order to get things to rhyme, the story is told well through verse.
I wonder if kids will need to be talked through this one a little, to really get the message. But doing so would be time well-spent, in my opinion. Lenny's brave journey of coming out is nicely done!
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for giving me this eArc to review.
This is a wonderful little book that I think all children should read as it may help them understand trans identities more and it can be introduced from so young that overall it makes it easier for them to learn about it.