The artwork and story in this book are both lovely--showing kids how easily lies get out of hand without coming across as preachy or as a very special episode kind of vibe. I'll read this one with my own daughter.

Beautiful art, creative idea, and an easy to follow story. I would purchase if I see it in store. My baby loved the bright colors, and I’m sure she’ll continue to enjoy different aspects of the book as she gets older.

Dark, clever, and deliciously unsettling 🔥🕵️‍♂️. The Fib promises a twisty, gripping mystery where truth and lies blur and every secret has consequences. Pedro Iniguez’s novel looks set to deliver intrigue, tension, and a plot full of jaw-dropping reveals. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers that keep you guessing until the final page.

This gave me major Snagglegrollop vibes one of my all-time favorites. The Fib leans a little darker but in the best way. It’s playful, a bit chaotic, and full of imagination, all while offering the perfect launchpad for conversations about honesty, storytelling, and trust.

Pepe’s wild fib grows out of control, turning a harmless moment into a full-blown monster mess. The illustrations bring that creature to life with such flair you can’t help but smile even as the stakes rise. The humor softens the message but doesn’t water it down as this book makes it clear that fibs might feel small, but they can grow fast.

Great for classroom discussions, family read-alouds, and any kid who’s ever stretched the truth just a little. It’s clever, creative, and full of heart.

This was so entertaining and provided a great lesson for kids. I think this would work great as a readaloud for preschool and Kindergarten.

Recommend-O-Meter: Yes!

Right from the first page, I fell in love with the art style. The flat, stylistic shapes are so eye-catching and, in my view, really help the work stand out and stay memorable.

In terms of learning, this book is great at exploring and depicting the dangers of lying and does so in a very easily understandable way. I loved the way the author was able to help visualize how these lies can grow and spiral out of control.

It was a short but succinct story, and it made an impact on me even at my age. I would definitely use this work to teach kids important values!

Great message and we loved reading it together :) The artwork was great and i wouldn't hesitate to pick this up in the shop to add to our shelves

Love everything about this. The illustrations suit the story and pace so well. The exploration of how lies grow and how involuntary they can feel when we're young and just want things to be easier than they seem to be.

I received an ARC from Net Galley in exchange for a review. The illustrations were great and I loved the message behind the story. My husband also really liked it and said “I would totally buy this book.”

My daughter also liked it but couldn’t be bothered to tell me what she liked specifically. She eventually said she liked the pictures the best!

The Fib is a wonderful take on "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" plot. It's a humorous and thrilling to read how one little lie can spark such impending horror. The illustrations were dynamic. I loved the colors and the cast of characters. The way The Fib grew more scary was delightful, but especially when he returned to normal upon telling the truth. I think this is a go-to book for really imaginative kids who often tell little fibs that grow and grow and grow.
Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read The Fib in exchange for an honest review. I look forward to reading it often.

I could not love this book more. It is a great SEL book, and one that will definitely add to our library collection!! Kids will easily make connections to stories like The Gruffalo or Pinocchio, but it’s a fun book all in its own way. Also would be great for the beginning of the year when classes are establishing relationships and rules. The message is simple, clear, and important, and the illustrations are awesome

Such a lovely illustrated book with a fantastic message for younger readers. I really enjoyed the book and think it can really help support younger minds understand how even the smallest of fibs can grow.

The book follows a young boy whose lies get out of control causing him to create a monster called the fib! To save his class mates he must learn a valuable lesson. A fantastic read for all ages, it would definitely be helpful in a school setting whilst teaching the importance of honesty.

I read this to my son and he was amazed by the Fib. We’ve always called lies fibs and this really opened his eyes into how big fibs can get without realizing git and how harmful they can be. I loved the way this book kid-splained for him better then I have !

The Fib is a wildly imaginative and exciting story that my children and I absolutely loved. Pedro Iniguez takes a simple fib and turns it into a magical, monstrous adventure that had us hooked from the start. The creature—with horns, claws, wings, and more—sparked so much wonder and excitement in our home.

Beyond the fun, the book shares an important message about honesty and how even small lies can grow out of control. It’s a perfect balance of creativity, chaos, and a meaningful lesson. A fantastic read that we’ll come back to again and again!

The Fib is a fun children's book that approaches the concept of telling a lie using an evolving monster that continues to grow with every lie told. In a way that is accessible to children, the author helps illustrate a "snowball effect" of telling small fibs. This is a great book to read to children to help them understand the consequences of telling fibs, with the emphasis on truth telling as the way to get out of the trouble caused by fibs. As an educator, this is a book I would read to my students.

Thank you NetGalley, Gloo Books, and Pedro Iniguez for the opportunity to read this book.

This books message is spot on. Telling a fib is easy when it begins, but it grows and grows into something you can't control. This would be a perfect message in helping a young fibber understand that their lies hurt others but how you can solve it and help it disappear. I will suggest this book to my school counselor to use with small groups, suggest to families that may have little fibbers. The illustrations of the fib help paint the picture of how large and scary telling lies can be.

A wonderful story about the "snowball effect" of what happens when telling a lie and the power of telling the truth.. The Fib is small but as it grew to the lie becomes overwhelming. A good story that children can connect to. A wonderful book for SEL lessons. In the story the FIB came due to anxiety or fear, and the teacher helped him find healthy ways to cope with these emotions.

The Fib is a wildly fun and thoughtful story about imagination, honesty, and how even a small fib can grow into something bigger than we expect. Pepe just wants something cool to share during Show and Tell, so he invents a creature with horns like a ram, claws like a bear, wings like a bat... It’s just a silly story, until that creature actually appears. And it doesn’t stop growing.
Kids will be hooked by the action and chaos (a monster loose in school? Yes, please!), but what makes this book really special is how it shows the emotional ripple of one small lie. As a parent, I loved how the story gives kids space to reflect without feeling judged. It doesn’t shame Pepe, it just gently shows how things can snowball, and that truth and courage can shrink even the biggest mess.
The illustrations are so full of movement and personality, I could almost hear the creature’s stomping feet. This is a perfect read for kids who love a little mischief, a lot of imagination, and stories that make them think.
Thank you to Gloo Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy!

You know what happens when you tell one fib after another? Well, Pepe found out in the most awful way. Pepe, a 2nd grader, had show and tell the first day of school. After all the kids went, he realized that what he brought was not cool. He pulled some lint out of his bag and said it was his special pet. He described it and his teacher said it sounded like a fib. Not knowing what a fib was, he agreed to the name. As he talked about his Fib, it kept growing and growing into a scary monster. Realizing he was wrong for lying, he began to tell the truth. His Fib got smaller and smaller. I’m not sure if Pinocchio’s nose ever got shorter, but thankfully Pepe figured it out and we don’t have scary Fibs flying all over the place.
This is a cute quick story that can be made so fun to read by using different character voices. The drawings were also cute.

It is Show and Tell day in Pepe's second-grade class, and he courageously brings one of his drawings to share with his classmates. However, after hearing about other children's toys, gifts, and objects, Pepe feels a wee bit insecure about his drawings, so….he lies and tells his classmates that he has a mysterious pet in his pocket (it's actually a piece of lint). The children don't believe Pepe and say to him that his pet is nothing but a fib. Not knowing what fib is, Pepe tells the children that his pet is, in fact, called  Fib. Soon, Fib grows larger and larger until it becomes unmanageable, and Pepe has to admit that he made up the story of the Fib. 
This is a charming story with the most delightful pictures that will surely captivate and intrigue young readers. The story gently teaches about telling lies and the hurt they can cause, using the ingenious metaphor of a pet made out of lint.
With its engaging narrative and valuable lesson on honesty, this book is a perfect addition to any elementary classroom. It comes out in October 2025, and I highly recommend it to elementary teachers.