My big lie
by Bill Cosby
Little Bill
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
When Little Bill arrives home late for dinner, he tries to cover it up with a fib, but soon learns that telling the truth is the best way to fix a mistake. This heartwarming story shows why honesty really matters and how it helps us grow. Perfect for young readers discovering the value of being truthful.
Representation & Themes
HonestyFamilyAfrican Americans
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0590521616
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Cartwheel Books
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,294
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Honesty -- FictionTardiness -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionAfrican AmericansFictionHonestyTardinessLittle Bill (Fictional character)PunctualityJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionHonesty, fictionAfrican americans, fiction