First Mate Lenny

By Elayna Carausu and Sandra Eide

In the cabin of a home on the sea, Mamma leans over Lenny. "Welcome", she whispers, as lapping waves rock the boat like a cradle.

For little Lenny, life at sea is one big adventure. There are dolphins and turtles, tropical islands and sandy beaches all waiting to be discovered. There are storms and other things that seem scary or new, too. But Lenny soon learns to be brave and to love sailing around the world with his loving family.

Written by NY Times-profiled Elayna Carausu, First Mate Lenny is a warm, gentle tale inspired by her eldest son and their family adventures, their life on a trimaran and their travels across the globe.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1761341170
• ISBN13: 9781761341175
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Puffin (Au Yr)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2