It seems that no matter how much it is emphasized, there is always room for more material on tattling. Do kids tattle because they feel they can't manage a situation without adult help? Or because they want to look like the "good child"? Or is it because they want attention? Or because they want to get back at someone? Whatever the underlying reason, good stories about tattling are always in demand.

Don't Squeal Unless It's A Big Deal is new and it helps kids figure out the difference between Big Deals that need telling and kid-sized problems that they can work out for themselves.

It's the story of Mrs. McNeal, a teacher who is surrounded by 19 students and everyone is a tattletale. Something needed to be done, so Mrs. McNeal sets out to teach her little pigs not to squeal unless it is a big deal. But did any of her little pigs listen?

Use our fat little pink puppet with a workable mouth and bring Mrs. McNeal to life as you present this warm and humorous story that helps kids learn when telling is appropriate and when it is merely squealing.

This humorous story offers easy guidelines for young grade-schoolers so they will know when to talk to each other and when to call in the grown-ups.

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TOPIC: Tattling, behavior, social skills

INCLUDES: Story, information page for teachers and parents

GRADE LEVELS: K-3/AGES: 5-8

FOR USE WITH: Classrooms, small groups, individuals

AUTHOR: Jeanie Franz Ransom

RECOMMENDED FOR: Elementary counselors, elementary teachers, youth group leaders, librarians, parents

8 x 10, 32 pages, hardcover, color illustrations, 2005