Little Zizi

by Thierry Lenain, Stéphane Poulin (Illustrator), Daniel Zolinsky (Translator)

Like all boys, Martin had a peepee, and this peepee didn’t cause him any problems. Of course, from time to time, Martin worried a little. He wondered if one day his peepee would look like his dad’s peepee. But that’s normal, all boys wonder about that. So, everything was going quite well. That is, everything was going well until one day in the locker room the big bully Adrian started making fun of Martin’s peepee in front of everybody! Poor Martin. And to make matters worse, Martin and the bully both wanted to be the boyfriend of Anäis, the prettiest girl in school. Push came to shove, and the boys decided to have a pissing contest. So how does our story end? Is it true that in the littlest of packages come the greatest gifts? Thierry Lenain’s jolly text is joined happily with Stéphane Poulin’s exquisite but hilarious illustrations to make this a wonderful book for parents and children to share and enjoy together. Thierry Lenain taught handicapped children before becoming a writer. He has published more than fifty children’s books in Europe. In 1992, he became editor of Citrouille , a magazine about children’s literature. He has three children, and, after eighteen years at the foot of the mountains, he has moved to the edge of the sea. Stéphane Poulin is a Canadian author and illustrator. He’s been drawing passionately since he was a kid. He has published over one hundred books in North America and Canada and has won many international prizes. Daniel Zolinski is a photographer who is currently working on a collection of photographs that traces Odysseus’ journey home from the Trojan War.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1999

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

They say this book could never be published today. And they are probably correct. It is about a little boy Martin who is worried about the size of his penis. He was seen naked in the changing room at the pool and the kids made fun of his small member and now he is worried that it will keep him from being liked and having kids when he gets older. I think this book is very sincere. I very much picture boys I know and knew growing up wondering these things. Before someone gave them the “me and my body” books to help answer all these types of questions. I loved this book, and found it adorable, but oh yeahhhhhhh would lots of parents complain if they found it on the shelf in a children’s room. I loved this book, and I wish could see the questions of childhood that are asked in this books pages, rather than information that should be sacred and personal.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't laughed so hard at a picture book in a while. I could never share this with kids, but it sure is funny. Teacher's beware. This is why you have to read the book BEFORE you share it with your class!
Love it! Just noticed the author is French. I should have guessed;)

[P. Ericka Infante · Rating 1 out of 5]

¡No!

Por desgracia este fue el libro que eligió mi hijo de la sección infantil en la biblioteca, se encontraba muy emocionado por leerlo con su papá cuando llegara del trabajo; cuando sucedió; ¡Vaya sorpresa! El libro trata el tema del tamaño de los penes y de su funcionalidad para procrear ¡Jajaja!
Mi hijo solo tiene cuatro años y aún no abordamos el tema de la repoducción ni queremos implantarle una inseguridad; admitó que fue mi culpa por no haber hojeado el libro antes de llevarlo a casa, pero en mi defensa el libro tiene la palabra "Pipí" en el título y un niño en la portada ¡Creí que se trataba de manejo de la incontinencia urinaria!, tampoco viene en ninguna parte la edad recomendada para leerlo.
En fin, no nos gustó para nada, aunque puede ser recomendado para preadolescentes.

[Emily Bily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just... confusing

[Hélène · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quand l'amour vient à bout de l'intimidation.

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hysterical. The art offers increased humor the more times you read it. And, yes, the little zizi in question is EXACTLY what you think it is. Hardly appropriate for story time. But great for self-confidence building!

[Lioba · Rating 4 out of 5]

Children's picture book about the little difference between boys and girls - and about how little it matters how little it is. ;)
Funny and sweet.

[Eric Wurm · Rating 1 out of 5]

A story that makes light of a serious medical and psychological condition that afflicts many on the left hand of that most unfortunate bell curve...and this reader.

[Judith · Rating 4 out of 5]

an absolutely funny story for a very sensitive subject