Fiona's Little Lie : Felix and Fiona

By: Rosemary Wells

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Paperback | 9 October 2018

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Paperback
32 Pages

Age
4+

Grade
1 - 2

Dimensions(cm)
23.0 x 15.4

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It’s Felix’s birthday tomorrow, and his best friend, Fiona, has promised to bake cupcakes to celebrate. But the next morning, Fiona arrives at the party with no cupcakes . . . and a very tall tale. Fiona’s little lie points the finger at three likely suspects, but Felix has a feeling that she might be getting in deeper and deeper.

Now Fiona doesn’t know which is worse — forgetfulness or a queasy conscience. Luckily she has a friend like Felix to whisper some advice into her ear!

Book features :

Based on the principle that friendship can help inoculate children from being bullies or being bullied Rosemary Wells has created in Felix and Fiona an alliance of opposites. Felix influences Fiona, and Fiona influences Felix in the best possible ways: offering one another compensating and complementary social skills.
The Max and Ruby animated television show on Nick Jr., along with a bibliography of more than 120 books, makes Rosemary Wells a household name. This huge name and style recognition will win Felix and Fiona a deserving closer look.
Perfectly pitched toward the early elementary school audience, a critical time in a child's social/emotional education, when nascent friendships begin to define a child's self-awareness and sense of place in the universe.

Industry Reviews

Wells is in fine form and her succinct, direct text doesn't pull any punches, but she's never less than sympathetic to all her characters; few artists can equal her empathy and artistry when it comes to depicting a child in the throes of mortification. The ending offers readers an important lesson: a moral slip-up need not be a black mark on one's permanent record.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Notable for its subtlety, humor, and warmth as well as its pitch-perfect depiction of childhood hopes and fears...A gently humorous take on being honest and learning to admit when you're wrong.
--Kirkus Reviews

Wells's familiar illustrations and playful storytelling will likely attract fans of the author and these characters. A solid read-aloud to share with a class and spark a meaningful discussion.
--School Library Journal

Wells' droll narrative tackles a familiar childhood situation with empathy and understanding...Watercolor and aquarelle pencil illustrations capture the nuances of this endearing guinea- pig cast, and the thought balloons depicting Fiona's elaborate fabrications are especially appealing. Fiona's mama makes a last-minute appearance in a surprising (and sweet) ending to this sure-to-be-popular tale.
--Booklist Online

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