Clyde Lied

Name: Clyde Lied
ISBN: 9780593094525

Clyde Series of 4

For the child grappling with the sticky consequences of telling a fib, this story gently explores how lying can impact friendships and the path to making things right. It's perfect for navigating hone

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child has been caught in a lie and is struggling with the subsequent feelings of guilt and social fallout. Clyde the possum tells a small fib to impress his friends, claiming his ordinary rock is a magical 'truth rock' that grows when you lie. The story follows Clyde as his lie snowballs, forcing him to find bigger and bigger rocks to maintain the ruse. This humorous and gentle story is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children. It brilliantly visualizes how a lie can become a heavy burden, providing a clear and non-preachy model for confessing, apologizing, and the relief of being forgiven by friends.

Honesty & Integrity Animals Friendship & Social Shame & Guilt Making Friends Friendship & Loyalty Humor Forgiveness & Redemption

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Character experiences guilt and social anxiety related to lying, but it resolves positively.

Sensitive Topics

The central theme is dishonesty. The approach is direct but metaphorical, using the growing rock to represent the weight of a lie. The resolution is hopeful and focuses on the power of confession, apology, and friendship. The book presents a secular moral lesson without any religious undertones.