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The tattletale tongue

1990
When he finds Aunt Snootie's lost pen on Sed's desk, Christopher Churchmouse assumes that Sed stole it and decides to tell everyone.

Tattling

2010
Tami's constant tattling on her brother T.J. makes her mom angry and hurts his feelings, but she soon learns it is only okay to tattle when someone's life or property is in danger.

When telling isn't tattling

2005
Contains four scenarios that explain the difference between tattling just to get someone else in trouble, and telling when a person is being taunted or bullied, or someone's health or safety is in danger. Includes a teacher's guide.

Chip Chipmunk

1998
Because Chip Chipmunk is a tattletale, his mother, brothers, and sisters decide to teach him a lesson which will help him change his behavior.

A bad case of tattle tongue

2006
Josh, a chronic tattler, is warned by his mother that he is going to develop a case of tattle tongue, but the lesson really hits home when the Tattle Prince pays him a visit and lays down some rules about tattling.

The tattletale

2006
William the pig always tells their mother when his older brother Wembly does something wrong, until he learns an important lesson about being a good brother.

We gather together-- now please get lost!

2005
Gilbert the opossum gets stuck with a tattle-tale, Phillip, on a class trip to Pilgrim Town, but he learns a valuable lesson when he gets stuck in the bathroom.

Telling isn't tattling

1995
Distinguishes between telling and tattling and explains the motivations behind tattling.

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