Wee? It Wasn’t Me!

Lenny the lemur is on holiday, enjoying Alaska, when he slips in something yellow and smelly! Determined to discover the perpetrator of the puddle, he interrogates all the creatures he finds, learning much about their urinary habits, until he finally locates the culprit.

This second adventure for Lenny is every bit as entertaining as the first- and there is so much to learn. Who knew there were so many ways to wee in the wild? As Lenny quizzes each creature, the reader learns about the important role this very basic function performs for each animal in addition to getting rid of waste products. Additional information, with photos of each creature, is included at the end of the book, showing the reader that, although it’s a funny story, it is also full of facts!

And it is a funny story! It reminds me of ‘The Little Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business’- a huge bedtime favourite when my son was small, with added benefits! Lenny is delightful with such an amazing array of expressions, cleverly captured by Nicola O’Byrne’s wonderful illustrations. The ending is just perfect and sure to have children -and adults- giggling with glee. ‘Wee? It Wasn’t Me?’ is sure to be every bit as popular as Lenny’s first adventure, ‘Poo! Is That You?’

In this adventure, well-travelled Lenny is on holiday in South America when his nose is assailed by an awful smell. Determined to locate the source, he sets off to locate its source so he can return to snoozing in the sun. He interrogates a whole array of creatures that he meets before turning his eyes towards the reader! Once again, the story is full of both humour and fact with photos and further information at the end.

These books offer a wonderful way into engaging children with the science curriculum, learning about animals (including humans). From the importance of hygiene to functions of the digestive system to describing the ways in which nutrients and water are transported, there is plenty to learn in these pages! The stories also introduce a range of animals found in each region- the perfect starting point for exploring further.

I wonder where Lenny the lemur will go for his next adventure- and what he will investigate whilst he is there! Clare has created activities for her books which will be available on her website.

Wee? It Wasn’t Me! Clare Helen Welsh, illustrated by Nicola O’Byrne

Macmillan ISBN: 978-1529030495

You can read my review of ‘Slime? It’s Not Mine!’ in the reviews section of the website.