A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue

Written by Julia Cook · Illustrated by Anita DuFalla

Part of the National Center for Youth Issues series

A boy's tattling habit leads to a bizarre tongue transformation. Can he learn when to speak up?

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32 pages· 1,579 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· ~600L
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Josh's constant tattling on everyone, even his dog, turns into a nightmare when he wakes up with a bizarre, itchy tongue. Covered in purple spots, his tongue becomes a lesson in knowing when to speak up. As Josh navigates this strange predicament, he must learn the difference between tattling and telling. Will this unusual experience teach him the importance of speaking out only when it truly matters? Discover how Josh's transformation helps him understand the crucial balance between tattling and warning others about important issues.

From the publisher

A Book that Helps Kids Learn the Difference Between Tattling and TellingNo one likes Josh the Tattler because he tattles way too much. He tattles on his classmates, his brother, and even his dog! But one night Josh wakes up to find that his tongue is very long, yellow, covered in bright purple spots, and Itchy, Itchy, Scratchy, Scratchy…Will a bad case of Tattle Tongue teach him a lesson?A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue gives teachers and counselors a humorous, cleverly creative way to address the time-consuming tattling-related issues that often sap classroom energy and thwart teaching opportunities. Parents who battle the tattle at home, on the playground, in the grocery store, or anywhere else can use this book to both entertain and enlighten their children about The Tattle Rules. Every adult who desires to help children understand the differences between tattling and the need to warn others about important matters needs this book!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,579
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~600L
Themes & topics
Books about social themesBooks about values and virtuesBooks about storytellingBooks about tattlingBooks about behavior
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
502749
Publication
Published
January 1, 2006
First published
December 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781931636865

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