Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales

Although most kids' problems are kid-sized ones that they can work out themselves, tattling is a fact of life for young children. Their ability to solve problems on their own is just developing, and they often feel they can't manage a situation without help from an adult. As every teacher and parent knows, kids also tattle on their classmates and siblings because they want to look like the "good child," or be appreciated as helpful, or even just get some attention. And of course, kids sometimes tattle as a means of getting back at another child, especially a bigger brother or sister.

With warmth and humor, this story for young grade-schoolers offers easy guidelines so that kids know when to talk to each other, and when to call in the grown-ups.

A Note to Teachers and Parents is also included.

• A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue
• Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker (Little Boost)
• But It's Not My Fault! (Responsible Me!)
• My Mouth Is A Volcano
• Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice (Communicate With Confidence)
• What If Everybody Did That?
• You Get What You Get (Little Boost)
• Personal Space Camp
• Miles McHale, Tattletale (Little Boost)
• Don't Push the Button!