Customer Reviews

Gullible's Troubles

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I was very disappointed with this story,which I purchased based on the positive reviews. The main character is gullible by nature, a fact which his family (including the adults) exploits. They seem to tell him lies out of sheer meanness. I thought the ending was weak, rather than redemptive. I bought this to give as a gift, but have decided not to give it.

My 4 and 6-yr olds love this book, and I love reading it to them! After borrowing it from the library several times I finally decided to go ahead and get our own copy. It's just really clever writing, the ending is great!

If you have a little one trying to overcome the fear of monsters, please do not try this book...Telling little children the consequence of lying is a good lesson, however, telling them monsters really exist by this way, I think that will only stifle the intended lesson.

This is a wonderful story, with cute illustrations. The book helps the reader to understand why lying, even in a fun way, is not right. The story of Gullible is enchanting and the ending is unexpected and delightful. I enjoyed it as much as my seven year old. Read and enjoy it!

This book is not one to read to young children. My three year old just looked puzzled at why the adults would tell him such lies and was upset at the very obvious meanness they demonstrated as they tried to just get rid of him. However because she was not old enough to understand irony she didn't get the ending. She just kept asking if the monster was real. Not a good book!

Poor little Gullible visits his relatives who continuously invent stories to occupy his time or get him out of their hair or scare him... Eventually sweet little Gullible has the last laugh. The illustrations are charming and the story is original - it's one my son requests often.