A fantastic story that shows the implications of telling a fib and how quickly it can get out of hand, and how being honest and truthful is always the way to go.

The story and the artwork are beautiful and children are going to love this. I would have loved reading this when I was little.

A wonderful visual representation for learning the damage lies can do and the power of the truth.

Great artwork and a beautiful message all kids (and adults) need to hear and be reminded of.

OMG the artwork is so adorable and it takes me back to my childhood. Such a cute and short message with great morals of how a small fib can grow because after one fib you're going to have to tell another after another after another.

Eeee! So cute. The illustrations are adorable and it has a good moral. What more could you want? I would recommend this to others, and would purchase for my nephews.

The artwork in this book is so cool!! I also love the message of how small lies can get out of hand so easily.

During Pepe’s turn in show and tell, he learns the dangers that come from telling a small lie.

This was a very cute story to teach kids the importance of telling the truth even with the smallest detail.

This is a very cute and informative children's book about fibs and how they can quickly get out of control. The story was great in portraying how one little fib could become something much bigger and dangerous the more that the fib is added to. Given the content, I think it would be best for first graders and up.

5 stars for this one!

What a creative way to introduce children to what a fib is and why even the tiniest lies can be harmful — especially when lies start to compound.

I love that Pepe took accountability once his teacher explained what a fib was and how to make things right again. It shows kids what it looks like to come clean and to apologize. It made that part - letting the truth out - seem less daunting.

The artwork is lovely and the story itself is even more beautiful.

As a children's librarian, I can see myself reading a story like this during story time at the library or during school outreaches. The moral of the story is great and the illustrations are beautiful.

The Fib is a short but engaging graphic novel for kids. The story kept me interested the whole time, and I loved the important lesson it teaches about honesty. I really liked the fact that it was taught as show not tell strategy which made the moral alot more impactful. The artwork is super fun and really brings the story to life. It's a great read for young readers and a nice way to start a conversation about telling the truth!

The Fib by Pedro Iniguez is about a young scholar who struggles to find something to share for for show and tell. This book is a great tool for explaining how lies can spiral beyond your control. It will encourage young readers to consider what might happen when you don't tell the truth. The illustrations are engaging and this book will encourage readers to think about honesty, responsibility and the great power of creativity. PS The monster is not real. Hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I did.

This book was beautifully illustrated and had a great message showing kids the impact telling a lie can have on everyone around and how one small lie easily turns into many lies. I also appreciated that it showed how to resolve the problem by coming clean and telling the truth to combat the lies. Great moral lesson for kids.

This was very cute and the illustrations were so pretty.

It was a story about the impact of a small lie on everyone around. I think it was not a subtil message, but as it is a book for kids, I think it is perfect to pass an important message.

I would absolutely show this to a kid if I wanted them to learn about truth and lie.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book.

5.0/5.0

Beautifully illustrated and a great way to show little ones how lies spread and snowball into more trouble for them. Also shows how to resolve the problem once stated. Wonderful. Would recommend for ages 3-8.

A beautifully illustrated picture book that demonstrates what happens if you tell a FIB and allow it to grow out out of control! Love the way this story teaches children how to correct the FIB if they should ever be in this position. I will definitely be buying copies for our school. I can see this leading to some great discussions.

My 3 and 6-year-old enjoyed this book together. My 6-year-old loved it because of the monster, but after discussing it, she really grasped the book's message. It's a great story for explaining how lies can spiral out of control.
She said she would give this book to a friend to read.

Take the guess work out of teaching kids why we shouldn’t lie, and that telling truth is the only solution to a fib. I really appreciated the real world solution to Pepe’s growing Fib problem. This vividly illustrated book draws kids in until the very end. The Fib, deserves a place on every bookshelf.

What harm can come from a little white lie? This cute picture book helps give kids an idea of what can happen when our little fibs spin out of control. I love the emphasis on how the truth is the way to freedom from the hold that our lies can have over us. This picture book is well done and would be well understood by young readers. I can see a lot of good discussions with the kids coming out from it. The illustrations were well done and I appreciated that kids of all colors were featured. Well written story!

I found this book for my baby cousin! While reading I made sure to have him follow along with the illustrations. This was a very meaningful tale about telling lies. Our main character starts off trying to “fit it” because he doesn’t think his item to show is good enough. I love the imagination implied in his creation of his fib. Also he learns a valuable lesson about once telling one lie you then need to tell several others in addition to the original one you tell! He does end up letting his teacher know each and every story he told. As his story coming to life humbles him. Truly a valuable tale for any child!

I really enjoyed this book! I was originally drawn to it because of the title and the monster. I really wanted to know what this book was about. As a second grade teacher, I really fell in love from the beginning. Feeling different and having self acceptance is a huge topic in second grade as children start to really see themselves as different from their peers. It is not unusually for younger children to make up stories about themselves to appear special or unique to their friends. I think this book could really help children understand how fast a lie can get out of control. It teaches this lesson in a fun way, that I think kids can relate to. I thought the way Pepe "fixed" the problem was perfect. I really like the fact that he took accountability for his actions and did the right thing, even if it was difficult. The illustrations are colorful and fun, and I think they do a good job of drawing children (and adults) in. The monster starts out cute and as the fib grows, it gets a bit scarier and more out of control. Overall, I think this book would be a great addition for any child's library or classroom library. I could see myself reading this book to my grandchildren. I also think this book would be a great mentor text when teaching about telling the truth, theme, moral of the story, or even adjectives. I will definitely be adding this book to my classroom library!

Thank you Pedro Iniguez and Gloo Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book via NetGalley! This review was written voluntarily and all opinions are my own.