"Lemuel the Fool" by Myron Uhlberg is a touching story about a young boy named Lemuel who has a special bond with his grandfather. Set against the backdrop of a small town during the Depression, the narrative explores themes of love, family, and the wisdom found in simplicity. Lemuel’s grandfather, perceived by others as a fool due to his quirky behavior and unorthodox ways, teaches Lemuel important life lessons about kindness, perception, and understanding. As Lemuel navigates the challenges of growing up, he learns to appreciate the unique perspective that his grandfather brings to the world, ultimately realizing that true wisdom often lies beyond conventional expectations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .

Myron Uhlberg was the firstborn of deaf parents in a time before television, and he developed an early love for the magic of words. He is now a full-time writer living in California. His grandmother introduced him to the 'mad dog' that inspired this book. Lydia Monks was born in England and currently lives in London. She has an honours degree in illustration from Kingston University, Surrey. Lydia has worked for newspapers and magazines and has illustrated many children's books.