Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie

Description: When Ruthie finds a tiny toy on the school playground, she can hardly believe her luck. Theres just one problem: it belongs to somebody else. Ruthie insists the toy is hers, but deep down, she knows better. Rankin touches on an important childhood issue with gentleness and humor. Full color.

Brief description: LAURA RANKIN's picture books include Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie, Fluffy and Baron, and The Handmade Alphabet, as well as Rabbit Ears and No Babysitters Allowed, both written by Amber Stewart. She has also illustrated the Harriet Bean mysteries by Alexander McCall Smith. She lives in Maryland and knows firsthand how a happily planned day can end up going every which way.

Review Quotes:

"The sprightly artwork is cheery in all respects, except when it comes to Ruthie. With subtle brushstrokes, Rankin captures all the varied emotions Ruthie goes through: glee, defiance, worry, fear, and eventually relief." --Booklist

"Emotionally authentic in text and art, this story gets its message across without preaching....An excellent choice for bibliotherapy as well as for entertaining reading." --School Library Journal