Alex Did It!

Reach for this book when you notice your child reflexively shifting blame to a sibling or friend to avoid getting into trouble. It provides a safe, low-stakes environment to discuss why we lie when we are scared and how 'blame-shifting' actually feels worse than just admitting a mistake. Through the story of three hares, the book explores the heavy weight of guilt and the anxiety of maintaining a lie. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 8, this story moves beyond a simple 'don't lie' lecture. It focuses on the relational consequences of dishonesty, showing how blaming a friend can hurt a friendship more than the original mishap ever could. Parents will appreciate how it models the process of making an apology and finding redemption through honesty.