Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie

Written & illustrated by Laura Rankin

A tiny camera becomes a big problem when a lie spirals out of control.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ruthie adores tiny treasures, so discovering a miniature camera on the playground feels like a dream. But when she claims it as her own, a simple lie grows into a heavy burden. As guilt gnaws at her, Ruthie must decide if she can face the truth and make things right. Can she find the courage to admit her mistake, or will the weight of her secret become too much to bear? Discover how one small object can create a giant problem in this heartwarming tale of honesty and redemption.

From the publisher

Laura Rankin touches on an important childhood issue of lying with gentleness and humor, offering a reassuring look at how standing up for the truth can help cut even the biggest mistake down to size.

Ruthie loves little things-the smaller the better. So when she finds a teeny tiny camera on the school playground one afternoon, she can hardly believe her luck. She wants to keep the camera in the worst way, but there’s one little problem: It isn’t hers.

Ruthie swears to her teacher and to her classmate Martin that she got the camera for her birthday. But deep down, Ruthie knows better, and all day long that teeny tiny camera weighs on her conscience until she can hardly stand it. How could one little camera turn into such a great big problem?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD490L

Themes & topics

Books about honesty Books about school Books about feelings and emotions Books about social themes Books about values and virtues

What readers & critics say

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“I love that this story has a wonderful message of how it takes courage to be honest, and how even if we make a mistake, we can rectify it and feel better. It teaches why lying is bad without being to blatant or preachy. The story is fun, and I think it does a great job of helping children identify resulting feelings from both dishonesty and honesty.”

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