A Tattler's Tale (The Caring Classroom, Book 2)

A Tattler’s Tale (The Caring Classroom, Book 2)

Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

Welcome to The Caring Classroom! A picture book series that gives kids the building blocks they need to be a kind and caring person in the classroom and beyond, from a trusted expert in social development.

In book 2, a young boy learns the difference between telling the truth and tattling.


Mateo is a super-hero in training. Whenever he sees something wrong, he wants to make it right—and that means telling the teacher. But his classmates don’t always see it the same way. In fact, some people have started calling him a Tattletale. With a little help from Ms. Howard, Mateo learns the difference between tattling and reporting. And he comes to see that a hero’s job is not just about righting wrongs, but celebrating acts of kindness as well.

From the renowned bullying expert who brought you The Invisible Boy comes a new series developed in partnership with kindergarten and early elementary teachers to encourage kindness and character growth in the classroom and beyond. Bright, inviting artwork from Maribel Lechuga brings the story to life, with a sprinkling of humor and heart on every page.

ISBN 9798217028702 (Hardcover)
Published on Jun 15, 2027
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Dimensions 8-1/2 x 11
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2

ISBN 9798217028719 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Jun 15, 2027
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Dimensions 8-1/2 x 11
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2

ISBN 9798217028726 (Ebook)
Published on Jun 15, 2027
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2

Trudy Ludwig

Trudy Ludwig is a nationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning author who specializes in writing children’s books that help kids connect and engage with their peers in kind, caring ways. She has received rave reviews from educators, experts, organizations, and parents for her passion and compassion in addressing friendship, bullying, and cyberbullying issues. Trudy wrote her first book, My Secret Bully, after her own daughter was bullied by some friends. Since then, she has become a sought-after speaker, presenting at schools and conferences both in the US and overseas, educating students, parents, and teachers on relational aggression.

Her books have received numerous awards and citations including Victoria Soto Legacy Award, IBPA Gold Benjamin Franklin Award, Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award, NAPPA Gold Medal Award, Mom’s Choice Gold Awards, Moonbeam Children’s Books Gold Award, Comstock Read Aloud Honors and are included in the Cooperative Children’s Book Center’s Best of the Year Selection, NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Books for Young People Selection, National Crime Prevention Council’s Circle of Respect Book Club Selection, Junior Library Guild Selection, School Library Journal’s Best Picture Books Selection, Scholastic Instructor Recommended Back-to-School Picks, and more.

An active member of the International Bullying Prevention Association, Trudy also collaborates with leading experts and organizations including Committee for Children, ConnectSafely.org, Sesame Workshop, and Passport to Peace Foundation.

Trudy lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, two children, and their loyal hound dog, Hannah. Visit her on the web at trudyludwig.com or follow her on Twitter @TrudyLudwig.

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