My Big Lie (A Little Bill Book for Beginning Readers) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Varnette P. Honeywood (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-3-Cosby continues his easy-reader series with this story within a story. Little Bill retells the traditional "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" and relates how he has been banished to his room for making up a "BIG FIB" to cover up his tardiness. Once he confesses and sees himself in the folktale, he realizes that he deserves his parent's anger and punishment. Cosby's comic sense is not clearly in evidence in this didactic story, but he does meet the increasing demand by adults for children's books that illustrate moral issues. The sophistication of this book is found in Honeywood's collage illustrations. The artist's skilled use of flat color creates vibrant pictures that convey drama and emotion that are anything but flat.
Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries, NE
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Little Bill gets in big trouble when he tells a fib to explain why he has come home late for dinner. Full color.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590521616
• ISBN-13: 978-0590521611
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,330 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons on Trust, April 6, 2001

By	Denise Linley (Casa Grande, AZ) - See all my reviews

Every year my students have a choice of choosing a book from the stack of 'Little Bill' books, and this one is always the first one they pick. The moral of this story is one that not only teachers wish to inflict, but parents, as well. It has a great way of introducing THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF story into the classroom. I also enjoyed how it introduced a way to discuss the definition of a "fib". This book was great for my students because we were able to explore in more detail the meaning of true "trust". I recommend this book to every teacher and every parent of elementary aged children.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My students love this book, March 1, 2006

By	Margaret Mahon "Megan" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I teach first grade. My students love this book because the children in this book are just like them! I like the book because it is easy for them to read, has great pictures, and is in the form of a short chapter book so they feel they are smart readers. I also like the morals and lessons in the book. This book and other Little Bill books are great!

5.0 out of 5 stars My Big Lie , December 25, 2007

By	D. Ballante "teaching mom" (Pearblossom, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My Big Lie is a great book for character development. I chose this book when I taught the rules to my 2nd graders. They liked to read it by themselves too.