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Would I Ever Lie to You?
When your cousin is always telling outrageous tales, how do you know what to believe? He says you were hatched from an egg in the garden, and that sure sounds absurd. But not all of his stories are false: He was right about your aunt Mary not having teeth; and Dad agreed with him that, yes, your mom does have eyes in the back of her head! So when Ed tells you that your des...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
May 10th 2007
by Dial
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I read this book to 6th graders as part of an introduction to the Nevada literacy standards that address literary plot, characters, and theme. Together, we identified the sequence of plot (including the difference between plot as a mathematical term and a literary term), the characters in the story, and theme, or "lesson learned" in the book.
I discussed the difference between theme and main idea with the language arts teachers in my school. All LA teachers seem to agree that these concepts are c...more
I discussed the difference between theme and main idea with the language arts teachers in my school. All LA teachers seem to agree that these concepts are c...more
This is a hilarious story about cousins. The older cousin is always telling stories to the younger one, and the younger cousin never knows if he can believe what he hears. It's a great story to read aloud and the illustrations by Jack E. Davis are terrific. We were thrilled that our nephew and niece were visiting when we read this, so all of the cousins got to hear the story together.
I'm working on creating a booklist for my local public library. This book was one in consideration for this list.
This is not going on my list. It's a cute book, and it's got a great lesson about not teasing, but I don't think the presentation would be good. It almost seems like the moral of the story must be explained. I think if it were to be put on the booklist, it would be more confusing than anything.
This is not going on my list. It's a cute book, and it's got a great lesson about not teasing, but I don't think the presentation would be good. It almost seems like the moral of the story must be explained. I think if it were to be put on the booklist, it would be more confusing than anything.
This book was funny, full of jokes and unrealistic.
I liked the pictures, they made the story better.
I liked the part at the end when the main character tricked cousin Ed.
The picture of the family in the car is funny because the dad's glasses and mom's hairdo are funny.
The picture of Aunt Mary and her teeth popping out was funny and gross.
It is hard to tell if cousin Ed is lying or not.
I liked the pictures, they made the story better.
I liked the part at the end when the main character tricked cousin Ed.
The picture of the family in the car is funny because the dad's glasses and mom's hairdo are funny.
The picture of Aunt Mary and her teeth popping out was funny and gross.
It is hard to tell if cousin Ed is lying or not.
Seven year old gets it, not so much the three years old, though it seemed funny to him anyway. I like that my seven year old can see examples of what is lying/teasing, which has been an issue in her class as the kids struggle to understand what is teasing, imagination, lying, and that the lines between these things is blurry. Subtleties to learn.
This book reminds me of my childhood with my cousins. It's such a fun book about cousins playing tricks on one another. I really like the way the tables turn and the older cousin gets the final trick played on him. Its a fun way to spur a lesson on tall tales or a moral lesson about lying or just for fun. Its a really lighthearted look family!
This poetry picture book tells the story of Cousin Ed and his elaborate lies. Cousin Ed is always teasing the narrator. Most of the things are just too strange to be true, but every once and a while some of his stories are true (like Aunt Mary having no teeth).
Genre: poetry picture book
Copyright: 2007
Genre: poetry picture book
Copyright: 2007
I love this book. It's a cute, fun-loving story about the little competitive edge that kids have - especially within a family. It's all about a little boy who gets teased by his cousin Ed, but in the end Ed gets a little taste of his own medicine. I definitely recommend this book to all.
Genre: realistic fiction
Copyright: 2007
The illustrations are great. Young kids would enjoy the way the characters are depicted. The book is a rhyming story, so it would be enjoyable for kids. A young boy has a cousin that tells him lies. He tells him he hatched from an alien egg, his head is shrinking, and told him he would turn into a monkey. the boy has a hard time understanding because his cousin sometimes tells the truth. In the end, he figures out what his cousin is doing. I enjoyed the hum...more
Copyright: 2007
The illustrations are great. Young kids would enjoy the way the characters are depicted. The book is a rhyming story, so it would be enjoyable for kids. A young boy has a cousin that tells him lies. He tells him he hatched from an alien egg, his head is shrinking, and told him he would turn into a monkey. the boy has a hard time understanding because his cousin sometimes tells the truth. In the end, he figures out what his cousin is doing. I enjoyed the hum...more
I read this at the library, but my husband ended up reading it to our 3 1/2 yr old. He said he didn't think it was a good story, although I thought it was a way to look at what the consequences of lying could be. The illustrations are cute too. Maybe more suited for an older kid who understands the concept a little more.
JP Told in rhyme with big, wonderfully goofy pictures, this rhyming tale tells of a young cousin being bamboozled by his older cousin, until... For younger elem.
So funny! Completely related to children. Hilarious when he turns the lies back on his cousin and pretends to die after the pie. Great coinciding illustrations
Love love love this delightful book! Love love love the chorus of giggles that come with the last line every time I read it aloud to the kids.
Very fun read for kids... they loved it. They vote 5 stars... I would probably give it 4 because I think I give too many books 5 stars.
This book is perfect for brothers. It reminds me of what one brother would do to another.
Great children's book.
Great children's book.
The rhyme pattern reminds me of Shel Silverstein; humorous illustrations, fun read aloud.
Cute text, but I'd prefer illustrations by the author's husband.
I thought this was way to cute and clever!
this book makes me laugh every time I read it...
The meter felt awkward in places, but it was a fun story.
LOL-we crack up every time we read this :)
Fun! Fun! Fun! This is a great read-aloud. The students can all relate to someone who is a big tease. I loved their faces at the end when Ed's cousin gets back at him.
The votes are as follows: Loved it=212, Just okay=3, Didn't like=10. (There are always those students who like to vote different!)
The votes are as follows: Loved it=212, Just okay=3, Didn't like=10. (There are always those students who like to vote different!)
May 15, 2008
Becky H.
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
parents and their children
Shelves:
2008,
picture-books
Cousin Ed is always teasing. So when he says the pie is poisoned should I believe him? I didn't so I ate it and I died--Would I ever lie to you!! Wonderful illustrations that really show the character's feelings and will keep children interested. Good to teach kids about lying.
People love to tease kids, telling them that there are alligators upstairs, that they were hatched from an egg, etc. Cousin Ed loves to make up stuff to make his younger cousin believe him. Adorable illustrations, and Buehner is a local author who writes fun books.
A strange, irritating book that will remind you of that cousin you used to HATE visiting when you were little. I didn't relate to this book at all, hated the main character, didn't see a good moral, and just felt all bothered and frustrated when it was all over.
This is a fun book to read aloud with predictable poetry that helps kids participate. I love the goofy illustrations.
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Oct 21, 2008
Karen Walsh
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone with kids over the age of 4 or 5
This is a really cute kids book - my boys want it read over and over again!
Rhymes. Cousin torments boy with far fetched tales, but there's a clever ending.
Cute story, terrific pictures, but some of the rhyme felt awkward.
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