Hello, Goodbye, and a Very Little Lie

Little Boost

by Christianne Jones, Christine Battuz (Illustrator)

Larry lies about everything. Find out what he does when he gets caught in one of his lies.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Fiction

32 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2010

Reviews

[Dez the Bookworm · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about lying - and that you shouldn’t do it.

My problem with this one is that it feels underdeveloped in learning the moral. I think if there were a little more focus on the act of lying and consequences beyond just getting caught, this would be a much better story for young readers.

KU format was good.

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book that teaches why it is always best to tell the truth!

[Donna Mork · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book about why you shouldn't tell lies. Larry lies all the time until one day a girl calls his bluff. He has to admit he lied, then she admits she lied too. He wants to be her friend. She says they can't be friends, but then that is a lie, and so they become friends. And he doesn't lie again...that we know of.

[Amy Cobbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honesty

This is a humorous, quick read about lying. The author gets right to the point and Larry meets his match and also changes his behavior once realizing the impact of his lies. Illustrations on each page. I enjoyed the simple illustrations. And the book.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son said it’s awesome

My son, who is 7, enjoyed how Larry had to tell the truth at the end. Even though he had to tell the truth, he was able to make a friend with a little girl and he learned his lesson....maybe.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good choice for students who are fibbing a lot

[C.J. Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great lesson

I loved the lesson this story had and how it told it in a great kid friendly way! The illustrations were really cute

[Maya Yankulova · Rating 4 out of 5]

Много забавна и поучителна.

[Книжни Криле · Rating 5 out of 5]

Няма лъжа, няма измама, много обичаме книжката „Много обичам да лъжа!” (изд. „Клевър Бук”). Писателката Кристиян Джоунс и художничката Кристин Батуз ни срещат с Боби – магаренце с буйно въображение, пред което Лъжливото овчарче ряпа да яде. Разтревожената му майка го пита защо постоянно лъже, но Боби има внушителен запас от отговори в своя защита. Той не лъже, а измисля истории, разказва приказки, изразява себе си… Е, време е и ние да изразим себе си чрез отзив за тази приказка от поредицата „Аз се уча да чета”! Прочетете ревюто на "Книжни Криле": https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/202...

[StanislavaTraykova · Rating 4 out of 5]

По детски наивно е обяснено защо да се лъже е лошо и може би в точно това се крие очарованието на тази книга.Смятам,че ако бяха посочено по-тежките последствия от скриването на истината,децата нямаше да осъзнаят сериозността на последствията.Когато все още те вълнуват играчките и игрите с приятели,да изгубиш другарче,заради лошо скалъпена лъжа,е най-лошото,което може да ти се случи.

[Aurelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christiane is a mew Julia Donaldson? Her books r amazing!

Such a great funny book with an amazing story and a lesson for every little liar)))
My 5 year old son loves every book by Christianne!

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

wish the book would take up the whole kindle screen. but it is only in the middle part. love the illustrations. so pretty. very colorful and fun. i would recommend getting the real book instead of the kindle.

[Izabella Bensing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Modern Fantasy
Kindergarten Reading Level

This book made me laugh so hard, but i love the lesson in it. It’s the story of a little donkey who always lies and one day gets in a big pickle from it. It teaches the importance of telling the truth while being silly and relatable for kids.

[Erika Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a school counselor, this book would be great to use as a conversation starter with a young child who is lying excessively.

[Marvin Ancheta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fue muy entretenido aunque muy corto

Fue creativo y muestra que no importa cuantas mentiras digamos, la verdad siempre sale a la luz.
Y la verdad nos ayuda a conseguir amigos.

[Tipton/DeSanto #CLASSROOMBOOKADAY · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was funny. It was funny how Larry learned his lesson.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Story

Thats what my 7 year old granddaughter just said. I think I agree. It taught a very good lesson and a solution.

[Mary Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an amusing story. The lesson on why lying isn’t a positive action is an added bonus. It was a little short of a book, though.

[July · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun

Quick read and easy for little children to follow along. Really simple and educational, teaching the value of truth telling.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't Uh I don't know what this summary is

I don't know I thought you fun and I didn't just like it at all and I don't know what the last part was

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn’t love the way this ended, as I was looking for a way to discuss lying and how it isn’t a good choice, but the way this ended happily with two friends wasn’t my favourite.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute way to teach kids about honesty

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really undecided about this one.

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amusing. Kids will probably like it.

[M Alane · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute quick book.

[Jeanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Little guy tells big lies, has to tell the truth, and finds a friend.

[Briana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clever in that the girl who calls the main guy out for his lying, ends up being his friend.