Honesty (grades 2 - 4)
Suggestions from Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
For readers in grades 2-4.
Unless otherwise noted, books are shelved in children’s fiction under the author’s last name.
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Butterfly buddies by Judy Cox
Third grader Robin learns about honesty in her efforts to become best friends with her science partner.
Fancy feet by Patricia Reilly Giff
When Stacy accidentally causes her friend’s gold shoes to become lost, she must either tell the truth about them or let her friends think she stole them. (j pb G)
Tell a lie and your butt will grow by Dan Greenburg
Every time Andrew Clancy tells a lie, his butt grows bigger. What will make it stop? (j pb G)
Horrible Harry and the mud gremlins by Suzy Kline
In order to look at some fascinating fungi with Harry’s miniature microscope, will he and his friends have to fib to their nice teacher?
Mary Marony and the chocolate surprise by Suzy Kline
Mary decides to cheat in order to win a special lunch with her favorite teacher.
Liar, liar, pants on fire! by Gordon Korman
Zoe thinks that she has to make things up about herself in order to be interesting. (j pb K)
The mystery of the stolen bike by Stephen Krensky
Because she wants a new bike, Francine reports that her old bike has been stolen. (j pb B)
Heather by Kathleen Leverich
Heather lies to her friends about the plans for her brother’s wedding. (j pb L)
Lizzie lies a lot by Elizabeth Levy
Lizzie, who lies a lot, learns the hard lesson that people never trust a liar.
Junie B. Jones is not a crook by Barbara Park
When Junie loses her mittens, she decides it’s only fair to take something that doesn’t belong to her in return.
Jace the Ace by Joanne Rocklin
After he moves to Los Angeles, ten-year old Jason tells some exaggerated stories about his past exploits.
Look for these and other great books in
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16 Castle Shannon Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
412/531-1913 4.06
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