The Fib: An Allegorical Tale about the Consequences of Lying

By Pedro Íñiguez

"An effective and sympathetic exploration of lies--and the importance of telling the truth." - KIRKUS REVIEWS

"A wise picture book about the snowballing consequences of dishonesty."
- FOREWORD REVIEWS

The line between imagination and lie blur in The Fib by Bram Stoker Award-winner Pedro Iniguez.

When Pepe struggles to find something exciting for show and tell, he spins a little lie about a magical creature with horns like a ram, claws like a bear, wings like a bat, eyes like an owl, and a tail like a lion. But, Pepe and his class soon discover that this harmless fib takes on a life of its own-- literally-- growing into a giant, uncontrollable monster that threatens to eat the entire school.

As chaos ensues, Pepe learns a valuable lesson: even the smallest fib can spiral out of control, but the truth holds the power to set things right. The Fib is a timeless story that weaves magic and morality into a powerful message about honesty, responsibility and the power of creativity.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1962351300
• ISBN13: 9781962351300
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Gloo Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3