Lenny & Lucy

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Marc Notes: A Neal Porter Book.; A picture book about moving to a new house and making new friends--; Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: Philip C. Stead is the author and illustrator of "A Home for Bird," which received four starred reviews and "Hello, My Name is Ruby," which earned three starred reviews. His latest book, "Sebastian and the Balloon, " has received 2 starred reviews so far. Erin E. Stead is the illustrator of many picture books, including the acclaimed "And Then It's Spring" (4 starred reviews) and "If You Want to See a Whale" (3 starred reviews). Together, Phil and Erin created "A Sick Day for Amos McGee," winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal, as well as "Bear Has a Story To Tell," named a "Kirkus Reviews" Best Book of the Year. This is their third book together for Roaring Brook Press. They live in a 100-year-old barn in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Publisher Marketing: 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. Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2015 pg. 44 (EAN 9781596439320, Hardcover)

Booklist 06/01/2015 pg. 120 (EAN 9781596439320, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 68 (EAN 9781596439320, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Publishers Weekly 06/29/2015 (EAN 9781596439320, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2015 (EAN 9781596439320, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2015 pg. 87 (EAN 9781596439320, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Stead, Philip C PHILIP C. STEAD is the author of the Caldecott Medal winning "A Sick Day for Amos McGee", also named a "New York Times "Best Illustrated Book of 2010 and a "Publishers Weekly "Best Children's Book of 2010, illustrated by his wife, Erin E. Stead (A Neal Porter Book, Roaring Brook Press, 2010). Philip, also an artist, both wrote and illustrated his debut "Creamed Tuna Fish and Peas on Toast" (Roaring Brook Press, 2009), which was applauded by "School Library Journal "for "its wry humor and illustrations worthy of a Roald Dahl creation." Philip lives with Erin in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Contributor Bio:  Stead, Erin E Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead are author and illustrator of "A Sick Day for Amos McGee", winner of the Caldecott Medal. It is their first book together. Philip is also the author and illustrator of "Creamed Tuna Fish" "and Peas on Toast". They divide their time between Ann Arbor, Michigan, and New York City.