The Fib: An Allegorical Tale about the Consequences of Lying -- Pedro Iniguez, Hardcover

"An effective and sympathetic exploration of lies--and the importance of telling the truth." - KIRKUS REVIEWS

The line between imagination and lie blur in The Fib by award-winning horror and science fiction writer Pedro Iniguez. When Pepe struggles to find something exciting for show and tell, he spins a little lie about a magical creature with horns like a ram, claws like a bear, wings like a bat, eyes like an owl, and a tail like a lion. But, Pepe and his class soon discover that this harmless fib takes on a life of its own-- literally-- growing into a giant, uncontrollable monster that threatens to eat the entire school.

As chaos ensues, Pepe learns a valuable lesson: even the smallest fib can spiral out of control, but the truth holds the power to set things right. The Fib is a timeless story that weaves magic and morality into a powerful message about honesty, responsibility and the power of creativity.

Why You'll Love This Book:

• Fun & Imaginative Storytelling - A creative and fun story with a powerful lesson about honesty & responsibility.
• Great for Classroom & Home Discussions - Sparks conversations about telling the truth, consequences, and creativity.

Perfect For:

• Kids who love monsters & magical creatures
• Parents & educators looking for engaging, moral-based stories

"Brimming with beautiful art, wit and humor, this little book is big on ideas, heart, and joy!"
- Jorge R. Gutierrez, Director of The Book of Life

"The Fib is fantastical fun -- and that's the truth!"
WADE BRADFORD, author of There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor and Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Boo!

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Author: Pedro Iniguez
Publisher: Gloo Books
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size: 9.00h x 11.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781962351300
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2025

About the Author
Pedro Iniguez is a Mexican-American Bram Stoker Award-nominated speculative fiction writer from Los Angeles. The Fib is his first picture book and he is the author of Mexicans on the Moon: Speculative Poetry from a Possible Future and the comic book Catrina's Caravan, among several others. Apart from conducting writing workshops and speaking at several colleges, he has also been a sensitivity reader and has ghostwritten for award-winning apps and online clients. When he's not reading, writing, daydreaming, or cooking, he likes to paint beside his Chihuahua, Cookie, and his turtle, Squirt.

Nathan is a Hong Kong-American illustrator, designer, and writer from Dallas, Texas. Unfortunately, he does not have a southern drawl. That would have been cool. The mildly offensive caricatures and comic strips he made as a tot introduced him to the world of illustration and animation where he found a collective calling of narrative storytelling. When he is not at his drawing table, he can be found cooking, at an indie cinema, or reading in a bookstore. Nathan is currently based in Cambridge, UK pursuing a Masters in Children's Book Illustration.