The Sad Little Fact

The Sad Little Fact

Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

A New York Times bestselling author and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg deliver a perfectly timed, funny read-aloud about the importance of telling the truth.

There once was a fact who could not lie.

But no one believed him.

When the Authorities lock the sad little fact away, along with other facts, the world goes dark. But facts are stubborn things. With the help of a few skillful fact finders, they make a daring escape and bring truth back to brighten the world. Because after all, "a fact is a fact" and that’s that!

Truth be told, this spare, ingenious story reads like a modern-day parable. Bestselling author, Jonah Winter, and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg, Pete Oswald, pair together to remind us of the importance of honesty and truth during a time of lies and fake news.

A TIME MAGAZINE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR

“A humorous and inviting story that just begs to be read aloud.... A modern day parable on the importance of honesty in life.” —The Advocate

ISBN 9780525581819 (Ebook)
Published on May 7, 2019
Published by Schwartz & Wade
Pages 40
Dimensions 9 x 11
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD620L | Fountas/Pinnell: P

Jonah Winter

Jonah Winter is the award-winning author of more than forty nonfiction picture books that promote environmental awareness and social and racial justice. Among them are Here Comes the Garbage Barge!; Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality; My Name is James Madison Hemings; Barack; The Founding Fathers!; and Lillian’s Right to Vote, a Jane Addams Children’s Book Award recipient and Kirkus Prize finalist.

Pete Oswald

Pete Oswald is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Food Group books, all written by Jory John. Pete’s authorial debut, Hike, was shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. He is also the illustrator of Sleepy Sheepy, written by Lucy Ruth Cummins; Flat Cat, written by Tara Lazar; and the indie bestsellers The Attack of the Underwear Dragon and The Return of the Underwear Dragon, written by Scott Rothman. In addition to making picture books, he has worked on numerous highly successful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. He lives in Southern California with his wife and three sons.

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