The Fib

32 Pages • Fiction • 9" x 11" • Ages 3+ • Full Color Illustrations
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“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-Winning horror and science fiction writer 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.

Ages 3-8.

Hardback ISBN:  9781962351300

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WADE BRADFORD
author of There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor and Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Boo!

The Fib is fantastical fun — and that’s the truth!”

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JORGE R. GUTIERREZ
director of The Book of Life

"Brimming with beautiful art, wit and humor, this little book is big on ideas, heart, and joy!"

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KIRKUS REVIEWS

"An effective and sympathetic exploration of lies—and the importance of telling the truth."

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FOREWORD REVIEWS

“A wise picture book about the snowballing consequences of dishonesty.”

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Why We Love This Book

The Fib is a timeless book about how dishonesty can have real consequences. It does this in a magical and imaginative way that captivates kids without admonishing them.

Meet the Creators

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Nathan Kwan
Illustrator
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Pedro Iniguez
Author

Nathan is a Hong Kong-American illustrator, designer, and writer from Dallas, Texas. Unfortunately, he does not have a southern drawl. That would have been cool. The mildly offensive caricatures and comic strips he made as a tot introduced him to the world of illustration and animation where he found a collective calling of narrative storytelling. When he is not at his drawing table, he can be found cooking, at an indie cinema, or reading in a bookstore. Nathan is currently based in Cambridge, UK pursuing a Masters in Children's Book Illustration.

Pedro is a Mexican-American Bram Stoker Award-nominated speculative fiction writer from Los Angeles. The Fib is his first picture book and he is the author of Mexicans on the Moon: Speculative Poetry from a Possible Future and the comic book Catrina’s Caravan, among several others. Apart from conducting writing workshops and speaking at several colleges, he has also been a sensitivity reader and has ghostwritten for award-winning apps and online clients. When he’s not reading, writing, daydreaming, or cooking, he likes to paint beside his Chihuahua, Cookie, and his turtle, Squirt.

What Readers Are Saying

"Such a fantastic and funny story that shows just how wild things can get when you tell a little fib—and how honesty really is the best policy! The illustrations are vibrant, the story is super engaging, and I just know kids are going to love it. Honestly, I would’ve been obsessed with this book as a kid!"

Shahana Kothari

"This book is timeless, with fantastic illustrations and the important message of how a little lie can snowball, and how freeing the truth can be to tell."

Helen Johnston

"Visually playful and emotionally sharp, this book uses bold lines and whimsical details to explore how a little lie can grow big feelings. A creative and honest look at guilt, truth, and making things right."

Joe Stusynski

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

Beth Renz

"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."

Naysai Phifer

"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."

Katlyn Garrett

"It's a lot of fun to read out loud, and the striking illustrations make it exceptionally memorable. We especially like the evolution of the Fib, and love how it goes from being super cute to quite a scary monster - reflective of an out of control lie. I imagine loads of parents will be having a good old giggle, while wide eyed little ones will be gasping in delight. Even my 12 year old was gripped!

Love it! Definitely one that will be read over and over again."

Annette Demetriou

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