Ernie's Little Lie

by Dan Elliott, Joe Mathieu (Illustrator)

Ernie enters a painting by his cousin Fred in a contest in order to win a box of paints.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Picture Books

36 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This easy reader is a perfect Sesame Street story. Ernie wants to win the paint set Mr. Hooper’s store is giving away. His picture of a rubber ducky is good, but his cousins picture of a tiger is better. Maybe he could tell everyone he painted the tiger? Will Ernie tell the truth? It’s Sesame Street, what do you think?

[Rich Brenner · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ernie doesn’t even LIE!

*Spoilers*

Bert submits his tiger drawing to Mr Hooper’s contest and Ernie tries to stop him! No one is listening to him the whole time and the entire plot is just a big misunderstanding. There is zero malicious action for which Ernie needs to atone. The title is very misleading.

[mya · Rating 1 out of 5]

ERNIE NEVER LIED 😭😭😭😭 JUSTICE FOR ERNIE!!! RENAME IT BERTS LITTLE LIE

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sesame Street books often have a direct issue that is being addressed. That is the case here. It is not a bad book, do not misunderstand, but it is clearly thematic.

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[Kayla Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book that teaches young readers about having character and doing the right thing when the easy thing is actually the wrong thing.

[La-Shanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ernie's Little Lie is an excellent book about character and values. Children can learn about being honest even when it is difficult.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book a lot when I was a kid. It's a mediocre story, but entertaining enough for a 6 year old, and it has a good message.