Leo's Little Lies

A little lie may not seem like a big deal... until there are a lot of them.

Leo is a good kid who loves to play, have fun, and enjoy life. He also has a habit of telling little lies.

Did he put his clothes away? Of course.
Did he brush his teeth? Absolutely.
Did he take his little brother's dessert? Definitely not.

The lies may seem small and harmless, but when Leo visits Grandma and his habit follows him there, she helps him think about something bigger: What happens when people can no longer trust what you say?

Leo's Little Lies by multi-award-winning children's book author Ruthie Godfrey is a relatable and engaging picture book that helps children understand honesty, trust, responsibility, and the consequences of the choices we make. Without shaming children for mistakes, Leo's story creates an approachable way to talk about why telling the truth matters—even when the truth might be uncomfortable.

Perfect for families, elementary classrooms, homeschool lessons, school counselors, and libraries, this thoughtful story opens meaningful conversations about honesty, lying, trust, integrity, accountability, and making better choices. A wonderful resource for helping children discover that telling the truth is one of the most important ways we build trust with the people we love.

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