A few things need to be worked on for this book to earn a better rating. While I can understand and dismiss the lack of artwork inside, this can be a real turn off for younger readers. My youngest son, 10, said it was boring and didn't have any pictures. We agreed that many of the phrasings were awkward for the intended age of both speaker and reader. Some of the style used for speech felt out of place as did the choice of some wording. After reading this together we agreed that the intended message missed the mark. My son is a very outspoken advocate against bullying and didn't think this book would help at all. We received an ARC in exchange for our honest review. This in no way influenced our opinion which may or may not mirror your own. ( )

I enjoyed this book. The idea of a younger brother (ninja) protecting his older brother is delightful. Lenny is starting kindergarten and being small leads to challenges. Bullying plays a part in the story and we see how Lennie overcomes that problem. I am looking forward to #2 in the series ( )

I thought this was a very fun book and I think young children would enjoy reading it or having it read to them. The relationship between the two brothers was endearing. Manny looked up to his older brother and missed him while at school, and Lenny was sure to acknowledge and spend time with Manny whenever he could. It was easy to see these two brothers growing up together and having a strong bond. The ending where the kids were being bullied was short but effective.

Throughout most of the book Manny spoke like a true three-year-old, however there were a few times when I felt he used words that the majority of children his age would not know.

Overall I think this is a really good book and I look forward to reading their next adventure. ( )

Kickin' Lenny Saves The Day is a cute story of Lenny and his best friend Adam starting kindergarten and their fears of not fitting in. Lenny's fears come true when he is made fun of after not doing well in kickball.

This is a cute story that kids will enjoy. However my only complaint is that there are no illustrations. I read this to my 3 year old granddaughter, and while she did listen she soon became fidgety and constantly closed the book to look at Lenny on the cover. She did ask me why there were no pictures.

I received this book from LibraryThing Members Giveaway. ( )

A small three-year-old boy wants to protect his brother and friends as they head to Kindergarten. Brother Lenny and his friends try to fit in by playing games with the older boys. Some paragraphs are written near a 5th grade or ten-year-old level. Some story elements will appeal to pre-kindergarten boys, while the sports action will interest most grade school boys. ( )