მე ვარ ლენი ბრაუნი

by Dan Freedman, ანა ნემსიწვერიძე (Translator)

ლენი ბრაუნი 8 წლის ბიჭია და გადატანილი სტრესის გამო სხვებთან ურთიერთობა უჭირს, მხოლოდ დედას და თავის საყვარელ ძაღლს, როკის ელაპარაკება. როცა ლენის სხვა სკოლაში გადასვლა მოუწევს, მისი ცხოვრება იცვლება... არცთუ უკეთესობისკენ. იპოვის მეგობრებს? როგორ უნდა შეეგუოს გარემოს? მიიღებენ მას, განსხვავებულს, თანაკლასელები? – ამაზე წუხს ყოველდღე ბიჭი. მაგრამ ერთ დღესაც თვითგამოხატვის სულ სხვა ხერხს იპოვის და ყველას გააოცებს - მისი თანატოლები და მასწავლებლები მიხვდებიან, რა საოცარი ბიჭია ლენი ბრაუნი.

Paperback

Published May 1, 2024

Reviews

[Leona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Making new friends is never easy, but when you are Lenny it’s even harder. He’s a fun, intelligent & creative child, but his confidence is zapped when he needs to speak to anyone other than his Mum & his dog. Extra pressures make his anxiety to speak worse, and a new challenge of moving school is a step too far.

Freedman has created such a delightful main character that you would want to envelop him into a huge hug if he stepped off the page. We can all get overwhelmed at times and through the eyes and kind heart of Lenny, readers can feel great empathy and affection. He shows us that everyone is valid and everyone matters. The important discussion points such as dealing with grief and bullying were handled in such a sensitive manner that will be understood for younger readers, and I think this would be an excellent resource for schools.

Sometimes the most important voice isn't what you are expecting!

I received an early copy from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for a review.

[Jo Bardgett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am Lenny Brown
By Dan Freedman
Published by Penguin Random House

Dan Freedman writes about those feelings we all have when we have to do something for the first time: nerves, worries, letting people down, embarrassment. But Lenny Brown is only eight years old and can't talk. Except to his mum and his dog, Rocky.
This gorgeous, short chapter book takes us on Lenny’s journey: moving house, his first day at school, finding new friends and making things better for himself & his mum.
Blessed with fabulous illustrations, we see Lenny move house and start at a new school but it feels like his whole life is changing, and not for the better.
Will he fit in?
Will he find new friends?
So Lenny makes it his mission to make some changes…to make friends, fit in and to talk.
A heartwarming story of selective mutism, anxiety, finding friendships, family and belonging. A must read for all!

Joanne Bardgett - teacher of littlies, lover of Children’s literature.

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[Mrs Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well that was just a gorgeous read. Some great messages through out and just a heart warming story.

[P.K.Shepherdbtinternet.Com · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have just read this latest book from Dan Freedman published by Puffin on 8th June this year. Wow! It is brilliant. it is the story of Lenny, a very 'special' boy who has to move schools which although frightening for many children is terrifying for Lenny. There is a very clever device used to help the reader to see how Lenny is feeling at each stage. It's a heartwarming story covering a situation that many children face.
It not only shows children like Lenny that they can cope in this situation but also shows the confident children who find life easy just how their actions can affect that quiet child in the corner who doesn't seem to fit in.
This book is a must have for every library.
Don't take my word for it - go and get a copy and read it for yourself and with your child/children. You will see that I am right.
5 stars from me.

[Sianne Wardle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good story about overcoming adversity for 6 to 10 year olds. The diary entries were particularly good, showing the thought process and what is important to kids.

[Sharon S · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Am Lenny Brown is a heartwarming and inspiring story about finding your voice in unexpected ways. Dan Freedman beautifully explores friendship, courage, and self expression for young readers.