The Lie That Wasn't

Arthur doesn't want Mum to come to parents' evening so tells a lie... Now Mum is at space camp and he's not sure which is worse - Dad's cooking or how much he misses Mum. This simple, entertaining story helps children aged 4-8 to understand that even tricky truths are always better than little lies.

Arthur hasn't been doing his homework and is worried about his parents finding out. He tells a lie, but then something strange happens... Find out how Arthur's life is turned upside down, as his lies start to become true! This is a simple, fun story which also helps children aged 4-8 to explore why usually, it's best to face even tricky truths.

Arthur is daydreaming in class when his teacher announces, "Remember it's Parents' Evening tonight - don't forget to give your parents the letter."

Oh no! Arthur hasn't been doing his homework and doesn't want to get in trouble. Time to tell a lie! But then something strange happens - Arthur's lies start to come true...

Mum is at space camp; dad has a snazzy new car and Mr Lott the teacher is stuck up a tree tangled up with sticky tape! Arthur starts to worry - now if he tells the wrong lie, someone could get hurt.

This entertaining story for children aged 4-8 help children to explore how telling tricky truths is usually better than telling little lies.