A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue

by Julia Cook (2006, CTC Publishing, 9.95)
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"Josh the Tattler" doesn’t have any friends. He tattles on his classmates, on his brother, and even on his dog! He tattles so much that he wakes up one night to find that his tongue is yellow, unusually long, and covered in bright purple spots! Will a bad case of Tattle Tongue teach him a lesson? A humorous, cleverly creative way to address the time-consuming tattling-related issues that often sap classroom energy and thwart teaching opportunities. You can use this book to both entertain and enlighten children about "The Tattle Rules." Color. Grades K-5. [9” x 8”...32 pages]

Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales

by Jeanie Ransom (2005, Magination Press, 9.95)
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Helps kids figure out the difference between Big Deals that need telling, and kid-sized problems that kids can work out themselves. Contains a two-page note to teachers and parents about why children squeal and how to help them deal on their own. Color. Grades PreK-3. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

Tattlin’ Madeline

by Carol Cummings (1991, Teaching, 5.99)
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This book teaches the meaning of tattling. It shows the difference between tattling and reporting. “Reporters are the best. They know what to do—when to tell an adult. And when not to.” Color. Grades 1-3. [8.5” x 10”...24 pages]

The Trouble with Secrets

by Karen Johnsen (1986, Parenting Press, 7.95)
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"When to tell," is a very valuable skill that children (and many adults) aren't always good at discerning. This book helps young children understand the difference between secrets to be kept, and those that are not. Its writing is clear; and it uses familiar examples. Teaches children in a simple way…to lean a complex skill. Grades PreK-2. [6” x 9”...28 pages]

The Great Math Tattle Battle

by Anne Bowen (2006, Whitman, 15.95/hardback)
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Two students—both of whom are notorious tattletales—are unaware they use math skills to tattle on each other. Both then must stop tattling long enough to work together on a math quiz. Can they do it? Color. Grades K-2. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

Armadillo Tattletale

by Helen Ketteman (2000, Scholastic, 16.95/hardback)
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In the beginning, Armadillo’s ears were enormous, and he loved nothing better than eavesdropping and telling tales about what he had heard. This humorous tale is a lyrical lesson in just how fast stretching the truth is likely to cause a ruckus for one humongous armadillo. Color. Grades K-2. [8.5” x 11”...32 pages]

Telling Isn’t Tattling

by Kathryn Hammerseng (1995, Parenting Press, 7.95)
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Thirteen stories portray typical examples of children telling, or tattling. There are four general rules given to act as guidelines for tattling, and four general rules for telling. Each of the stories ends with the question, “Is she/he telling or tattling?” Grades K-3. [5” x 8”...31 pages]

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