The Fibbing Giraffe :

by David White, Kevin Phun, Ronaldo Florendo (Illustrator)

Why Do Kids Lie? Apart from trying to cover up their mischief and “oopsies”, kids are also experimenting with their imagination. If you think about it, lying takes a lot of work! You have to understand that the person you’re lying to doesn’t “know what you know”... And then you have to use creativity and brain-power to conjure a story that makes sense! There’s a lot of mental work that goes into lying. So when your kiddo first starts to tell lies, it’s a sign that he or she is getting smarter! BUT there are things you can do as a parent to prevent lying as a bad habit. Our favorite way? Stories. Everyone loves stories. It’s hardwired into our brains. If you don’t...are you an alien? Heck, aliens probably love stories too! Anyways, research shows that stories with positive endings and anti-fibbing themes promoted greater levels of honesty. And that’s exactly what you’re getting with The Fibbing Giraffe. Throughout this entire hilarious and beautifully illustrated 20+ page book… Your little one will see how the loveable Giraffe character fibs without thinking about the consequences. And the “strange” circumstances he faces when he fibs a little TOO much… But most importantly, how he realizes the importance of honesty by the end. This is the perfect “edutaining” story for preschool kids ages (3-7). Introduce The Fibbing Giraffe in your next story-time session with your little ones!

Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2020

About the author

There is more than one person in the Goodreads catalog with this name. This entry is for David ^ White.

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm giving it 5 stars just due to the artwork alone! It popped off the page almost. I'm never over critical with children's books with great messages. I really appreciated the message and it's perfect for the age group. I think it could be used as a tool. We all liked it.

[Ose Ndebbio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny read aloud book

I found myself smiling and laughing as l read this book. It is so beautifully illustrated. The shrinking and elongating effects are so dramatic. I can see it being a kids favorite bedtime story.

[Jan Ziff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous illustrations

Cute story and amazing pictures. Lovely idea too - fibbing is never cool and you will get caught! So always tell the truth!