Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie

Themes: Feelings, Health and life skills 

Connections to the Curriculum in English: This book inspires young learners to express their feelings and talk about moral judgement.  

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Author and publisher: Laura Rankin, Bloomsbury 

Summary: This book tells the story about Ruthie who loves little things – the smaller, the better. One day she finds a small camera in the playground, and when the real owner, a classmate, asks her to return it, she refuses to do so. Instead, she claims the camera is hers. Ruthie lies to the teacher when she is asked whether she is the owner of the camera. Later that day, she feels terrible and is unable to concentrate. Back home, she breaks down and tells her parents all about it. The following day, she takes courage and tells the teacher and her classmate the truth. 

Suitable for students in years: 3-4 

Tags: Feelings, Health and life skills
Published Mar. 25, 2022 10:04 PM - Last modified Sep. 20, 2022 2:32 PM