My Big Lie

Little Bill

by Bill Cosby, Varnette P. Honeywood (Illustrator)

Little Bill gets in big trouble when he tells a fib to explain why he has come home late for dinner, in the eighth title of a popular series that proves that honesty is the best policy. Simultaneous.

Genres: Childrens, Realistic Fiction

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

William Henry Cosby Jr. is an American retired comedian, actor, and media personality. Often cited as a trailblazer for African Americans in the entertainment industry, Cosby was a film, television, and stand-up comedy star, with his longest-running live-action role being that of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992). He also released several stand-up comedy albums and was a popular spokesperson in advertising for decades. Cosby was well known in the United States for his fatherly image and gained a reputation as "America's Dad". Since 2014, dozens of allegations of sexual assault have been made against him.
Cosby began his career as a stand-up comic at the Hungry I nightclub in San Francisco in 1961, and primarily performed observational comedy in a conversational style. He released numerous standup specials starting with Bill Cosby Is a Very Funny Fellow...Right! (1963) and starred in the comedy film Bill Cosby: Himself (1983). Cosby still holds the record for winning the most Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, with seven wins. His acting career began with a starring role in the NBC secret-agent show I Spy (1965–1968), which broke new ground for African Americans when he made history by winning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the first black actor to do so.
Cosby made his film debut starring in Man and Boy (1971) followed by Hickey & Boggs (1972), Uptown Saturday Night (1974), Let's Do It Again (1975), A Piece of the Action (1977), Leonard Part 6 (1987), and Ghost Dad (1990). He produced and starred in a series of television sitcoms such as The Bill Cosby Show (1969–1971), Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972–1985) and The Cosby Show (1984–1992) as well as its the spin-off A Different World (1987–1993), The Cosby Mysteries (1994–1995), and Cosby (1996–2000). He hosted Kids Say the Darndest Things (1998–2000). During his prolific career he advertised numerous products including the Jell-O ice pop treats Pudding Pop.
Over 60 women have accused Cosby of rape, drug-facilitated sexual assault, sexual battery, child sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Those allegations gained traction 2014 after a set which made mention of them by fellow comedian Hannibal Buress went viral. Numerous allegations followed with Cosby maintaining his innocence and repeatedly denying the allegations made against him. Despite receiving numerous awards and honorary degrees, several of them were revoked following the allegations. Reruns of The Cosby Show and other programs featuring Cosby were pulled from syndication. In 2018, Cosby was convicted of aggravated sexual assault against Andrea Constand. He was imprisoned until the conviction was vacated in June 2021 by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on the basis of Cosby's 5th Amendment and 14th Amendment due process rights having been violated. In 2022, Cosby was found civilly liable for having sexually assaulted Judy Huth when she was 16.

Reviews

[Savannah Shields · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a very good "behavioral" book. It teaches a good lesson on lying. The little boy is made to rewrite the story, "the boy who cried wolf". He then in return ties that story into his about how he lied and made up a huge story that in return backfired. This also gives kids a chance to realize how serious any lie can be.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really cute. I remember getting in trouble plenty of times because I didn't really go where I told my mom I was going. Little Bill get's to experience how one little fib can turn into a big lie! This book is great for discussing with students of why telling the truth is best!

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Genre: Juvenile fiction, realistic fiction
Format: Print
Plot: Bill lies to his parents about why he was late to dinner, and realizes his mistake.
Readers advisory:
Review citation: SLJ 1999
Source: Best books for children
Recommended age: 6-7

[Christian]

Good

[shena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little bill tells a big lie to his parents and then his parents disappoint and him and his parents made him write a book about the boy who cried wolf

[Cws]

JEAR2-Cos

[Brenisha Johnson]

he had lie about what he did but that was the big lie he had lie about in he didnt no he was lieing

[Faloni © · Rating 5 out of 5]

You’re so ugly . 😒😩🥴
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Gretchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Bill Cosby. Enough said.

[WSL Library]

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[Winter Sophia Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lessons On Trust!

[Velinda Ivie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Little Bill books. They teach lots of morals and values.