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This book is a cute look at what happens when you tell a fib and how to make it right.

The Fib is a fun and imaginative story about a boy named Pepe who tells a small lie during show and tell—and watches it spiral out of control. His made-up creature suddenly comes to life, turning into a giant monster that threatens his entire school. As chaos unfolds, Pepe learns an important lesson about honesty, responsibility, and the surprising power of creativity.

This was so cute! It’s so important for kids to learn the significance of lying, telling a fib can grow into something much bigger. I loved the concept of the only way for The Fib to shrink was to tell the truth, that was genius. I think every child should read this.

The Fib is a creative and thoughtful story about honesty, imagination, and finding the confidence to be yourself. The book does a great job showing how even a small lie can grow into something much bigger, and how telling the truth — even when it’s uncomfortable — can help make things right.

I really liked the way the story explored the difference between pretending and being honest, especially in a way that’s easy for kids to understand. The illustrations were a perfect fit and added a lot of personality to the characters and the creature at the center of the story.

The only reason I’m giving this four stars instead of five is that the ending felt a little abrupt. I would have loved to see the main character’s growth come full circle, especially after the struggle he faced early on when he lacked the confidence to share his comic with the class. Still, this is a really sweet book with a great message, and one I think kids and parents will enjoy reading together.

I had so much fun reading this book with my two yer old son! He loved the illustrations so much. He kept turning the pages to look at them over and over again. The Fib was very entertaining for him.

I also liked that it was a more substantial read with a worthy topic to discuss: lying. It makes an important and relevant topic to discuss fun and lighthearted.

I would recommend this book to my fellow toddler mom friends.

Pepe and the Case of the Fuzzy Fib! 👾🧸

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Pepe and his classmates are back from summer break and ready for show and tell! 🗣️🍎 Pepe has worked super hard on his own comic book 📖✨—but when it’s his turn to share, a wave of insecurity washes over him 😰. So… what does he do? He reaches into his pocket and pulls out… a fuzzy little FIB! 🧶😱

What starts as a teeny-tiny untruth quickly morphs into a big, fuzzy, chaos-causing monster! 🐾😵‍💫 The FIB grows bigger and wilder with every tall tale Pepe tells—until it's completely out of control! 😬🔥

Now it’s up to Pepe to fix what he started and face the hard truth. Can he stop the Fib before it gobbles up the whole school? 🏫💥

This story is a wonderfully spooky (but not too scary!) reminder that even small fibs can spiral into big problems 🧠💡. I loved how the message was woven in—perfectly palatable for young readers without ever feeling preachy 👏. And the illustrations? So vibrant and engaging! 🎨👀 Kids will love following the fuzzy antics across every page!

A delightful tale about honesty with a side of monster mayhem—what’s not to love? 💕📘👻

A kind of Pinocchio story about the nature of lies. The illustrations are super cool - maybe a bit scary for toddlers but would be OK for kids of 5 and above. A memorable lesson with a relatable situation. As a parent or an educator you definitely want to keep this book on your shelf.

Probably a little too scary for my 4 year old daughter but I appreciated the message here. It did leave her confused why “he didn’t listen” and went on to create the fib again in a different way. Will be better suited for kids who are a little older than my daughter.

This colorful, fantastical book teaches a great message about telling the truth. The premise is very familiar, since it depicts a fib as a monster that keeps growing and growing, and keeps creating more havoc. However, this book builds on that familiar concept in a memorable way. The main character learns to take accountability and tell the truth, instead of lying to try to impress people, and he also learns how to corral his creativity in a positive direction. I especially appreciated the ending, and the colorful, bold illustrations are very dramatic and fun.

Visually playful and emotionally sharp, this book uses bold lines and whimsical details to explore how a little lie can grow big feelings. A creative and honest look at guilt, truth, and making things right.

A fantastic story that shows the implications of telling a fib and how quickly it can get out of hand, and how being honest and truthful is always the way to go.

The story and the artwork are beautiful and children are going to love this. I would have loved reading this when I was little.

A wonderful visual representation for learning the damage lies can do and the power of the truth.

Great artwork and a beautiful message all kids (and adults) need to hear and be reminded of.

OMG the artwork is so adorable and it takes me back to my childhood. Such a cute and short message with great morals of how a small fib can grow because after one fib you're going to have to tell another after another after another.

Eeee! So cute. The illustrations are adorable and it has a good moral. What more could you want? I would recommend this to others, and would purchase for my nephews.

The artwork in this book is so cool!! I also love the message of how small lies can get out of hand so easily.

During Pepe’s turn in show and tell, he learns the dangers that come from telling a small lie.

This was a very cute story to teach kids the importance of telling the truth even with the smallest detail.

This is a very cute and informative children's book about fibs and how they can quickly get out of control. The story was great in portraying how one little fib could become something much bigger and dangerous the more that the fib is added to. Given the content, I think it would be best for first graders and up.

5 stars for this one!

What a creative way to introduce children to what a fib is and why even the tiniest lies can be harmful — especially when lies start to compound.

I love that Pepe took accountability once his teacher explained what a fib was and how to make things right again. It shows kids what it looks like to come clean and to apologize. It made that part - letting the truth out - seem less daunting.

The artwork is lovely and the story itself is even more beautiful.

As a children's librarian, I can see myself reading a story like this during story time at the library or during school outreaches. The moral of the story is great and the illustrations are beautiful.

The Fib is a short but engaging graphic novel for kids. The story kept me interested the whole time, and I loved the important lesson it teaches about honesty. I really liked the fact that it was taught as show not tell strategy which made the moral alot more impactful. The artwork is super fun and really brings the story to life. It's a great read for young readers and a nice way to start a conversation about telling the truth!

The Fib by Pedro Iniguez is about a young scholar who struggles to find something to share for for show and tell. This book is a great tool for explaining how lies can spiral beyond your control. It will encourage young readers to consider what might happen when you don't tell the truth. The illustrations are engaging and this book will encourage readers to think about honesty, responsibility and the great power of creativity. PS The monster is not real. Hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I did.