The Fib
A 2026 Children's Book Council(CBC) Kid's Favorite
“An effective and sympathetic exploration of lies—and the importance of telling the truth.”
- KIRKUS REVIEWS
“A wise picture book about the snowballing consequences of dishonesty.”
FOREWORD REVIEWS
BSFA Award nominee for Best Fiction for Young Readers
2025 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Honorable Mention
The line between imagination and lie blur in The Fib by Bram Stoker and Elgin Award-winner Pedro Iniguez. When Pepe struggles to find something exciting for show and tell, he spins a little lie about a magical creature with horns like a ram, claws like a bear, wings like a bat, eyes like an owl, and a tail like a lion. But, Pepe and his class soon discover that this harmless fib takes on a life of its own— literally— growing into a giant, uncontrollable monster that threatens to eat the entire school.
As chaos ensues, Pepe learns a valuable lesson: even the smallest fib can spiral out of control, but the truth holds the power to set things right. The Fib is a timeless story that weaves magic and morality into a powerful message about honesty, responsibility and the power of creativity.
Publisher: Gloo Books
Publication Date: 10/07/2025
ISBN-10: 1962351300
ISBN-13: 9781962351300
Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.3 inches
Print Length: 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino
Territories Available: Worldwide