"Sometimes good friends need to give each other space."
The deadpan humour and simple but, oh-so-expressive illustrations with their bold, black outlines, mark this out as another John Agee classic. But I cannot help but wonder if there is a little in joke thrown in for us adults? Can you think of another George and Lennie (sic) with one being gigantically bigger than the other, just like our bear and rabbit friends here? Of Mice and Men anyone? Maybe just a coincidence? But it gave me an added smile!
This George and Lenny are best friends and always together, but Lenny begins to wonder what being alone would be like? George thinks it will be lonely and sad, but Lenny starts to think that it might be fun and he finds a perfect place since it only fits one. Lenny does have fun alone. He plays music, reads a book, builds with blocks and much more. But soon he realizes that he misses George. Don’t worry, George too has found a perfect place to be alone, right nearby so Lenny can join him. Why is it the best? ‘Because we’re together!’
The dialogue is consistently gentle, and the body language and expressions really convey the character’s thoughts. It is a good lesson to learn, that sometimes people need a little down time and allowing that can be the test of a true friendship. Entirely age appropriate and a good discussion starter.
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George and Lenny are always together. And it's terrific. They are never alone! So what happens when one of them decides it's time to try some alone time? Is there a way for them to be alone together?
Wanting to be alone sometimes and together sometimes is a universal and relatable subject which appeals equally to adults and children making this title a wonderful adult to adult gift as well as an irresistible, funny read for all ages.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed George and Lenny Are Always Together and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
George and Lenny Are Always Together features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Funny, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Relationships (non-family / groups)
George and Lenny Are Always Together is available in Hardback
George and Lenny Are Always Together was written by Jon Agee and published by Scallywag Press
George and Lenny Are Always Together has 40 pages
£11.69
