Lying: A Sure Way to Destroy Your Credibility!

Compiled by Dave Craig (2004, Paperbacks for Educators, 7.50/spiral)
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Here are 18 full-page cartoons that focus on spreading misinformation, and dealing with the repercussions that usually follow. Some of the themes here: Partial truths can mislead, adults don't always tell the truth, parents want to believe their children, teachers know when truth is on vacation, the consequences of lying, admitting guilt and moving on. Grades 3-8. [7” x 8.5”...40 pages]

Part of the "Therapeutic Cartoons for Kids" Series!

Sarah's Little Ghosts

by Thierry Robberecht (2007, Clarion Books, 16.00/hardback)
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When Sarah breaks her mothers favorite necklace, she lies to cover it up. But when she lies, a little ghost pops out of her mouth. And for every new lie Sarah tells, another ghost appears. Brightly colored illustrations bring this unique tale about an all-too-common problem to life. Full color. Grades PreK-3. [11” x 10”...32 pages]

The Honest-to-Goodness Truth

by Patricia McKissack (2000, Atheneum Books, 7.99)
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When Libby is caught in her first lie to her mama, she makes a decision: "From now on, only the truth." Soon she's spreading the truth all over town. By now, no one is talking to Libby. Eventually she learns the right way, and wrong way to tell the truth. Color. K-3. [9” x 11”...40 pages]

Willy, the Dinosaur, Lies

by Wayne Triebwasser & Elizabeth Squires (2005, Educational Media, 9.95)
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Willy will help your young students learn the importance of telling the truth. Willy learns that others will not trust him if he lies, and it is okay not to be perfect. Grades K-2. [8.5” x 9”...32 pages]

Flo the Lyin' Fly

by Max Lucado (2004, Tommy Nelson, 12.99/hardback)
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Flo is always making up stories, playing tricks, and telling lies. Her friends no longer trust her. When Flo sees her favorite band The Water Beetles kidnapped, she hurries for help—but no one believes her, not even Hermie. (Some religious references, as in all Max Lucado books.) Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 11”...48 pages]

My Big Lie

by Bill Cosby (1999, Cartwheel Books, 3.99)
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What started as a tiny fib, grew and grew, and grew into a big lie. And, now Little Bill is in big trouble trying to explain why he has come home late. Color. Grades 1-4. [6” x 9”...32 pages]

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

by Berkeley Breathed (2003, Little, Brown, 6.99)
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Edwurd Fudwupper spends all his time cooking up big fibs full of phooey and letting them rip. Edwurd’s little sister comes to the rescue when Edwurd’s humongous fib lands him in trouble with a three-eyed alien from another galaxy. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 10.5”...48 pages]

Unlovable

by Dan Yaccarino (2001, Henry Holt, 15.95/hardback)
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Alfred, a pug dog, thinks he’s unlovable. Other dogs make fun of his tiny legs and funny face. The cat, the parrot, and even the goldfish tease him. Then a dog, Rex, moves in next door. Because Alfred wants a friend so badly, he tells Rex a little fib. But what will happen when Rex learns the truth? Will he find Alfred unlovable too? Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 9”...32 pages]

A Big Fat Enormous Lie

by Marjorie Sharmat (1978, Dutton, 5.99)
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A young boy learns that his guilt and conscience grow and grow after he tells a lie. But, when he finally tells the truth, he is left knowing how to handle similar situations in the future. Some color. Grades K-2. [6.5” x 9”...30 pages]

It Wasn’t Me!: Telling the Truth

by Brian Moses (2000, Sundance Pub., 7.50)
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This book makes it clear that telling a lie is usually a lot worse than whatever you did wrong in the first place. The author shows how lies grow and spread quickly. Then, children (and adults) often end up looking silly when others find out. This book focuses on not blaming others and not “...forgetting to tell the truth.” [7.5” x 8”...32 pages]

This book is part of the popular Kid-to-Kid Series.

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

by Jon Scieszka (1989, Puffin, 7.99)
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Alexander T. Wolf tells his side of the incident. Was it premeditated swineacide or simply an accident? The wolf gives his own version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs. A whole new twist which will delight, and teach your students about honesty and seeing things from a different perspective. Color. Grades 1-7. [8.5” x 10.5”...32 pages]

A Day's Work

by Eve Bunting (1994, Clarion Books, 6.95)
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When Francisco, a young Mexican-American boy, helps his Spanish-speaking grandfather find work, he learns a valuable lesson about telling the truth. And, about how doing a good job today can help in the future. Color. Grades 2-6. [9.5” x 8.5"...32 pages]

The Wolf's Story: What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood

by Toby Forward (2005, Candlewick Press, 15.99/hardback)
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As everyone knows, there are two sides to every story, and as the Wolf tells it, there's a logical explanation for everything. Your students will love second-guessing this funny, fractured fairy tale that replays the story of Little Red Riding Hood from the poor maligned wolf's point of view. A great story to teach children about the many con artists who await them as they grow up. Color. Grades 1-5. [11” x 10”...32 pages]

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