WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Truth or Lie Dinosaurs!/Truth or Lie Sharks! by Erica S. Perl
ABOUT THE BOOK
Tyrannosaurus rex's closest living relative is the alligator, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, the massive carnivore was actually more closely related to chickens!! Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique question-and-answer format, proficient readers are quizzed about dinosaurs to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed Step 3 Reader, which features photos and illustrations of dinosaurs and fossils, with funny, kid-appealing art by Michael Slack.
REVIEW
This new series for young beginning readers is not only informative but gives said readers a chance to play a game and test his/her knowledge of the chosen topic. This first book in the series is about dinosaurs. The book is narrated by a stamp called the Truth Sleuth who takes the reader through the book. The reader is presented with a series of four facts but only three of the facts are true. The reader is then encouraged to decide which one they think is false. The next double page spread reveals which one is a lie and why. The combination of illustrations and photos (as available) add to the fun. Young readers who are fascinated with dinosaurs will enjoy testing their knowledge and learning new facts at the same time. The book is also a great way for teachers or parents to teach children not to trust everything they see and hear or might be exposed to through friends or the media. For me as a librarian, the book will be a great lead-in to lessons on find accurate, reliable information. A great resource and fun read for young and old alike.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Baby sharks are toothless at first, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, sharks are born with a mouthful of teeth to protect themselves and hunt right away. Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique question-and-answer format, proficient readers are quizzed about their favorite ocean predators to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed Step 3 Reader, filled with photos of sharks in action, as well as kid-appealing art and humor.
REVIEW
Sharks are a favorite topic for many young readers. Combining a popular topic with this fun new interactive format makes for a winning read. The book provides lots of interesting facts about sharks but only 75% are true. The book is narrated by a LIE stamp named the Truth Sleuth, who presents the reader with four facts about sharks. But only three of the four are true. Readers are then encouraged to decide which one they think is false. The following double page spread reveals which one is a lie and why it is a lie. Even as an adult I enjoyed testing my knowledge of sharks. I even learned some things I didn't know before. In addition to being enjoyable for young readers who are passionate about sharks, the book would be great for teachers or parents who want to help their students/children understand that not everything they see or hear is true. As a librarian, I plan to use the book to introduce the importance of verifying information and how to find accurate, reliable information. I look forward to more books in this series.
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