I recently read a book by Patricia Kieta with my 8 year old son in which he identified himself! The book, Lenny Finds His Line, tells of young Lenny’s distracted day, during which he tries to figure out what his mom could mean by an offhand statement she made in the morning when he was rushing out to the school bus
“Lenny, I do believe you’ve lost your line!”
By the time the school day is winding down, Lenny understands what it means, and is determined to not to lose his line by following distractions.
Initially, I was worried that the concept would be to lofty for my 8 year old to capture, but he pointed out at several places in the colorful pages where he saw himself: “he’s just like me, Mom”. I was so excited by his identification with Lenny AND with the concepts in the book. When we neared the end Elijah said “I can find my line, Mom.”
We’ve now read this book several times, and it helps Elijah identify distractions for what they are – those things that derail him from his intended point of focus.
Patricia Kieta, author, has been writing for friends and family for years, always finding great satisfaction in sharing the written word, and in reading daily with her children and grandchildren. The move to writing children’s books was a natural next step; making learning and fun available to more children.
In Lenny Finds His Line, the lesson is on focus and is naturally conveyed to the reader through Lenny’s journey through the day. In the next book, “Lenny Loses His Z”, readers are introduced to Lenny’s best friend Grace and are introduced to teamwork. Kieta says “The story has a nice twist in it again for the children to enjoy”. Look for that book to be available relatively soon!
Oh yeah – look for more of Grace in the third book, too! This is a series we plan on following.
You can purchase Lenny Finds His Line at 2 Moon Press or by visiting the Authors Website.
UPDATE FROM THE AUTHOR: The best way to place an order is by e-mail kietapat@comcast.net; this way I can discount the book to $11.00 from the $12.99 cost on amazon, 2 moon and Barnes and Noble. The cost will include shipping, but there won’t be any taxes.
Also, I do readings for free at schools and libraries in the Illinois, Indiana and Southwest Michigan area and only ask that an order form be sent home with the children prior to the reading. The books for these readings are signed and then distributed the day of; and the educational system gets the price of $10.00.
What a great sounding book. I think we all have a problem with staying focused.
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That is excactly why I chose the first positive character trait in my children’s books to be about focusing. As adults, our life styles present many challenges and we all have a difficult time staying on task. Imagine how it feels for our children. In “Lenny Finds His Line” children can identify with this lovable character yet realize something is just not working well. The children experience through Lenny’s eyes why it is positive to “find their line.” They see first hand the benefits that result in more time to do what they want to do.
Patricia Kieta
Author of “Lenny Finds His Line”
It’s a recent topic that I’ve discussed on SelfSagacity.com as well. What a coincidence. See here: 10 Ways to Stay Focused
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I’m pretty sure I’ve lost my line too! There are so many things that distract me during the day!
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This is a book I must read with my 9 year old. He is sooo easily distracted and just doesn’t get it when I tell him to focus and stay on task. Going to see if my library has it so I can request it. Thanks!
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If your library doesn’t have it, I will be running a giveaway really soon, and the author has provided some good information on the best way to purchase the book as well: “order through my e-mail kietapat@comcast.net , I will then discount the book to $11.00 from the $12.99 cost on amazon, 2 moon and barnes and noble. Their would be shipping charges but no tax.”
Happy reading!
This sounds so much like my son! He is always losing his line! I tell him all the time to focus
. I big puffy heart him though 
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Ashley, my son loses his line often, but he remembers this book. Now he sometimes says ‘oops, I’ve lost my line!”. I’m glad he has something to connect to when he gets distracted. We talk about it more now – and I know to remind him what his focus is more often! I big puffy heart mine too!
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I love the sound of this, I think my son should have read this when he was younger as he is still losing his line.
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My son is 7 and has been getting into reading a LOT more. He might enjoy this!
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I was so happy about how much my Elijah enjoyed it. We have a special place for the books he really likes and this book is in that place. On Sunday I will be starting a giveaway! I hope you ‘ll enter to win.
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I wish this book had been around when my son was younger! He’d probably think it was a little too young now, but he could still use the message!
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I think I may need to find my line about 200 times a day! What a great book. I’ll definitely have to look into it for my kids as they get older!
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I’m running a giveaway – starting it on Sunday. And wait until you see the next two books in the line. You are REALLY gonna love them.
If anyone would like a signed copy of “Lenny Finds His Line” please just e-mail me at
kietapat@comcast.net. I can take credit cards or you can mail me a check. I can also personalize it for the child (or children) you would like to receive the book.
My next book with be about the positive character trait of TEAMWORK and all the emotions that may come out when you are not picked first. Hoping to see it in print some time in the next few months, “Lenny Loses His Z.”
Patricia Kieta – Author
As a mom and grandmom I enjoy children’s books which teach life lessons while entertaing the reader. Focus is a topic of importance for young and old and I think Lenny Finds His Line will make a great addition to book selections for my grandson.
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