This is the modern version of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, minus the actual wolf-eating-sheep trauma. It’s part of the 'World of Emotions' series, and it does exactly what it says: gives kids a concrete reason why lying backfires. It’s not just about 'being bad'; it's about the social cost of losing trust.

If you have a preschooler who has recently discovered the power of the 'blame the cat' maneuver, this is a solid tool. It uses a rhyming scheme that keeps the pacing tight enough to survive multiple bedtime reads without you wanting to hide the book under the couch. It’s intentional, useful, and hits the right developmental notes for the early childhood lying phase.