Lenny & Lucy
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Lenny & Lucy

By Philip C. Stead, Erin E. Stead (Illustrator)

A boy creates guardians to face the fears lurking in the woods.

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40 pages· 479 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Peter moves to a new home near ominous woods, feeling alone with only his dog, Harold. To confront his fears, he crafts Lenny, a pillow guardian, and later Lucy, a companion. Together, they explore the mysteries of the woods, discovering that the unknown isn't as frightening as it seems. Will Peter find comfort and friendship in this unfamiliar place?

From the publisher

Peter and his father are moving to a new house beyond the dark unfriendly woods. When they arrive at their new home, Peter wants to turn back. Fortunately, he has Harold for company, but Harold is just a dog and can’t help Peter. Scared of the things hidden in the woods, Peter makes a tall pile of pillows. He stiches and sews. He pushes and pulls. And when he is done, he has Lenny, Guardian of the Bridge, to protect him and Harold. Lenny is a good guard but Peter worries that Lenny will get lonely out by the woods all by himself, so he makes Lucy, who is a good friend. Together, Lenny, Lucy, Peter, and Harold discover that this new place isn’t so scary after all.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
479
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD630L
Themes & topics
Books about movingBooks about dogsBooks about friendshipBooks about social themesBooks about new experiences
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
175640
Publication
Published
October 6, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781596439320

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