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“Lenny the Lying Lemur” completed and launched

The second book in the “Francy and Friends” series by RU4Kidz, “Lenny the Lying Lemur” was
launched on Sunday, 22nd November, 2009, in the Menai Anglican Church, Sydney. The author, Mrs
Jen Anderson, was assisted by her husband Tim Anderson, who served as MC for the meeting. The
guest speaker was Major Ron Anderson AFSM, of The Salvation Army, Senior Chaplain of the Rural
Fire Service. Also present was the Hon. Danna Vale MP, the local Federal Member for the area.

The lessons in the book are from the story of Joseph in Genesis. It teaches children that lying leads
to trouble and hurts others.

“Lenny” is a bouncy, proud and lying Lemur who tries to impress everyone with his “fibs”. “Lenny”
has never known a real friend until he is washed up on Lighthouse Beach. “Lenny” learns that lying
leads to trouble and hurts other. He finds out with the help of his new friends “Byron” and “Francy”,
that to be “truly magnificent” you must tell the truth!

The author, Mrs Jen Anderson, describes herself as a “Christian wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend,
employee and now author”.

During the launch, Mrs Anderson explained: “As a young child and the daughter of an alcoholic, I
knew what it was like to live with someone who lied. Alcoholics are known for it! I was afraid of my
Dad and after he left when I was only 11 years old, my fear changed to what it was going to be like
to grow up without a Dad.”

At the age of 13 years, life changed for her when at Teen Ranch she gave her life to the
Lord.“Children’s Ministry is my passion and I love to talk to children about Jesus, my faith and trust in
God. I have been an active member of Menai Anglican Church for the past 10 years. My favourite
thing to do is to spend time with my family, husband Tim and my two girls Courtney (12) and Katelyn
(10).

“Over the past 20 years of working in various Kids’ Ministries I have had an ever growing awareness
of how difficult it can be to find practical and fun Bible-based stories that provide an understandable
and practical application of the Bible especially for younger children.

“After finishing as a Sunday School teacher in July 2007, the development of some material to satisfy
this need became my goal and God has been opening doors ever since.“It is this journey that
prompted me to look at developing this series of fun and interactive stories and kids’ spots talks for
churches that help build godly character in kids and win kids for Christ.”

Major Anderson reinforced and supported the message conveyed in the book, “Lenny the Lying
Lemur”. He encouraged those present to be wary of telling even “white lies” and the need to be
truthful at all times.

The Hon Danna Vale MP presented the prizes for the winners of the colouring-in competitions, carried
out in conjunction with the book launch.

For further information, contact: RU4Kidz, PO Box 1037, Menai Central, NSW 2234, Australia; Tel.: +
(61) 0432 763 647; Fax: + (61) 2 9532 1328; Email: contact@ru4kidz.com.au Hi-res copies of the
attached photos are available on request: rlgmedia@ozemail.com.au