Telling tales

Don't squeal unless it's a big deal : a tale of tattletales

by Jeanie Franz Ransom & Jackie Urbanovic

The piggies in Mrs McNeal's class are always telling on each other about a myriad of trivial matters.  After yet another such day filled with tattling and telling tales, Mrs McNeal explains to the class that they should try to work out their problems amongst themselves.  However, if anything serious should happen, then they should seek out a grown-up to get help.  Soon after, the piggies heed Mrs McNeal's advice when they discover that she has fallen down.  They immediately call an adult who comes to help.  This book is good to share with children who tend to indulge in 'telling' or 'dobbing' regularly.  It provides advice to adults as to why some children behave like this as well as some practical ideas as to how to use these occasions as opportunities for children to solve problems for themselves.

Citation:

Ransom, Jeanie Franz & Urbanovic, Jackie. Don't squeal unless it's a big deal : a tale of tattletales, Washington, D.C. : Magination Press, c2006.

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iParenting Media Award Winner