Books About Lies And Consequences · 61 titles considered

The Best Lies And Consequences Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about lies and consequences? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
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Our 2 Favorite Books About Lies And Consequences

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$858
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1975

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

By Verna Aardema, Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

A mosquito's lie triggers chaos in the jungle.

Caldecott Medal (1976)
32 pages· 1,224 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 26,374 ratings
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Summary: A mosquito's deceitful tale spirals into chaos, leaving the jungle in disarray. As the owl refuses to wake the sun, the lion must gather the animals to restore order. Can harmony be reclaimed, or will the jungle remain in darkness? Discover the ripple effects of one small lie in this captivating tale.
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2015

The Fill-In Boyfriend

A prom night ruse spirals into a tangled web of lies and unexpected feelings.

352 pages· 65,534 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 70,249 ratings
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Summary: Dumped at prom, Gia Montgomery enlists a stranger to pose as her boyfriend for the night. What starts as a simple charade becomes complicated when she can't shake her feelings for him. As Gia navigates her emotions, she risks unraveling her friendships and her new romance. Can she transform a lie into love without losing everything? Discover Gia's journey of unexpected love and self-discovery.
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Lies And Consequences Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about lies and consequences for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Pinocchio

Ages 7–11 · 1883

A puppet's quest to become real leads to daring adventures.

The Bear Ate Your Sandwich

Ages 3–7 · 2015

A bear eats a sandwich and then runs away.

The Gruffalo

Ages 3–7 · 1999

A mouse takes a stroll through the deep dark wood and encounters various animals that want to eat him, but he outsmarts them by inventing a fictional creature called the gruffalo, which ultimately becomes real.

The Empty Pot

Ages 4–8 · 1990

A young boy named Ping is given a special seed by the Emperor to grow the most beautiful flower, but it refuses to sprout.

The Wolf Who Cried Boy

Ages 5–8 · 2002

A wolf's craving for boy leads to unexpected chaos when his wish comes true.

The Honest-to-Goodness Truth

Ages 4–8 · 2000

Libby's truth-telling causes chaos. Can she learn when honesty isn't the best policy?

Hello, Goodbye, and a Very Little Lie

Ages 4–6 · 2010

A habitual liar meets his match. What happens next?

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Ages 4–8 · 2003

A student faces a dilemma after forgetting a prop and letting another take the blame.

A Day's Work

Ages 4–8 · 1994

A boy and his grandfather bond through gardening, bridging language and generational gaps.

Edgar and the Tattle-Tale Heart

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A toddler breaks a statue. Will he confess or face the consequences?

John Patrick Norman McHennessy, the Boy Who Was Always Late

Ages 5–8 · 1987

A student's bizarre tales of tardiness challenge his teacher's disbelief.

Sam, Bangs & Moonshine

Ages 7–12 · 1966

A fisherman's daughter learns the peril of her fantasies when they endanger her friend and cat.

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Lies And Consequences Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about lies and consequences for developing and independent readers.

Liar & Spy

Ages 9–12 · 2012

A boy's friendship is tested as he spies on a mysterious neighbor.

Thea Stilton and the Riddle of the Ruins

Ages 7–10 · 2018

Uncover a scam at an ancient dig site.

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Lunch Lady and the Field Trip Fiasco

Ages 7–10 · 2011

A group of kids and their lunch lady go on a field trip to an art museum where they uncover a conspiracy involving fake artwork

Pinocula

Ages 9–12 · 2013

A mischievous creature emerges from Rob's closet, turning his life upside down with lies and chaos.

The Van Gogh Deception

Ages 10–12 · 2017

A boy with no memory races to uncover his identity and thwart a massive art fraud.

Tell a Lie and Your Butt Will Grow

Ages 7–10 · 2002

A liar's fibs lead to an unexpected, growing consequence. Can he stop it?

Full of Beans

Ages 8–12 · 2016

In 1934 Key West, a savvy boy's big plans during the Great Depression lead to unexpected consequences.

The Rhino in Right Field

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A boy faces a rhino and family expectations to chase his baseball dream.

Connect the Stars

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Two misfits find friendship and self-discovery in a desert wilderness camp.

Truth or Dare

Ages 9–13 · 2016

A game of truth or dare spirals, complicating Lia's friendships with white lies.

One of Us Is Back

Ages 14–+ · 2023

A mysterious game targets Bayview's crew, and secrets threaten deadly consequences.

Lions & Liars

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A disciplinary camp, unlikely friendships, and a hurricane test survival skills.

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