The article "Taking A Stand Can Be Scary" is about family, it was written by Lisa M. Hendey.
Taking a Stand Can Be Scary Book Review –Lenny Loses His Lunch
by Dan Taylor and Damon J. Taylor Reviewed by Lisa M.
Hendey
“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 that line at least once, or had it used
on them?
We all know about the perils of peer pressure and want
to guard our kids 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 kids 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 really brave one. He tends to be a
follower, choosing to particiapte 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 satnd.
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 guess 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 eraly 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 follownig God in our lives choices is an
important message to share with kids of any age.
For additional information on Lenny Loses His Lunch visit
http://www.Amazon.Com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0825438713/digitalcropper-
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Lisa M. Hendey is a mother of two sons, webmaster of numerous
web sites, including http://www.Catholicmom.Com and
http://www.Christiancoloring.Com, and an avid reader. Visit her
at http://www.Lisahendey.Com
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