Telling the truth

Telling the truth can be difficult and upsetting, especially if the outcome could cause trouble. A lie might seem the easier course when you ve broken your brother s favorite toy or haven t yet cleaned your room, though you were asked to. Readers are introduced to the definition of a lie through accessible language and real-life examples. Then, the benefits of truth telling are presented to readers in a way that s easy to understand and apply to their lives immediately. Full-color photographs accompany the text to help readers identify with the outcomes of a lie and the reasons to tell the truth instead.