Lenny Loses His Lunch: A Lion's Tale (God Can Use Me Series) [Hardcover]

Dan Taylor (Author), Damon J. Taylor (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: God Can Use Me Series

Lenny knew that he should do what God wanted, but he just couldn't say no to his friends. Through the story of Daniel and the lions' den, Lenny finds the courage to follow God.

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From the Back Cover

Each God Can Use Me book is designed to help kids discover that God has a special plan that only they can do.

Lenny wanted others to like him, so he tried to please everyone.

He would follow his friends no matter what, even if they did something Lenny knew was wrong. He just couldn’t say “no” to them.

That is, until Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den and God chose Lenny to take the lead.

Dan Taylor grew up with parents who gave him and his siblings the paper, pencils, and pens to create, and then loved everything they made. Today Dan writes greeting cards full-time.

Damon J. Taylor earned his degree from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois. Damon’s hope for these books is that they will help children understand that God has made them special, according to a specific plan. Damon is also the author and illustrator of the Child Sockology series.

About the Author

Dan Taylor grew up with parents who gave him and his siblings the paper, pencils, and pens to create, and then loved everything they made. Today Dan writes greeting cards full time.

Damon J. Taylor earned his degree from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois. Damon is also the author and illustrator of the knock-your-socks-off kids book series Child Sockology. He and his family live in the Kansas City, Kansas area.

Damon J. Taylor earned his degree from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois. The Child Sockology series is based on the family experiences of Damon, his wife, Bridget, and their energetic and imaginative kids, Coleman and Shelby.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Kidzone (May 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825438713
• ISBN-13: 978-0825438714
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,645,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Taking a Stand Can Be Scary, July 15, 2005

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Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lenny Loses His Lunch: A Lion's Tale (God Can Use Me Series) (Hardcover)

"If all of your friends were going to jump off a cliff (or insert your own preferred outrageously dangerous behavior here), would you follow them?"

What parent hasn't used this line at least once, or had it used on them? We all know about the perils of peer pressure and want to guard our children against them. We also recognize that this can be one of parenting's most difficult challenges.

In their new book, Lenny Loses His Lunch (Kregel Kidzone, May 2005, hardcover, 32 pages) authors Dan Taylor and Damon J. Taylor give parents of children ages five and up a fun way to discuss the importance of taking a stand when faced with negative peer pressure. This newest tale in the "God Can Use Me" series is a fun retelling of the biblical account of Daniel in the lion's den.

Lenny is a lion, but not a very brave one. He tends to be a follower, choosing to participate in the activities the other lions pursue, even though they go against his own tastes and conscience. All too often, he crumbles under the peer pressure of the other lions and makes the wrong choice.

Daniel, on the other hand, isn't afraid to take a stand. His bravery and constant obedience to God land him in a tough spot. He has to rely on his trust in God's plan to see him through a very dangerous test of his faith. He stands firm in his faith, and teaches Lenny an important lesson - taking a stand for what you believe in, although scary sometimes, is always the right thing to do.

Lenny Loses His Lunch, although a fun fictional take on the Daniel stories, conveys the important biblical principles at hand. A wonderful tool for opening early discussions on peer pressure issues, the book features cute sideline dialogue as a bonus to Damon Taylor's bold and eye-catching illustrations. The book's emphasis on following God in our lives choices is an important message to share with children of any age.