The Sad Little Fact

Description

In these days of fake news and lies masquerading as truth, a New York Times bestselling author and the illustrator of The Bad Seed deliver a perfectly timed, humorous read-aloud to prove that the truth is out there, just waiting to be discovered. In this spare, ingenious story that reads like a modern-day parable, follow a sad little fact that is locked away for telling the truth. In its underground prison, it meets other facts, all hidden away because they could not lie. Finally, with the help of a few skillful fact finders, the facts are able to spread truth--something that ultimately can't be denied. Though some people continue to ignore them, the facts are out in the world, ready for anyone who wants to hear, because "a fact is a fact," and that's that.

Jonah Winter has written more than thirty highly acclaimed books for children, including Elvis Is King, just published; The Secret Project, which received five starred reviews; Mickey Mantle- The Commerce Comet; Lillian's Right to Vote, which received four starred reviews; and You Never Heard of Casey Stengel?!, called "inspired" by the New York Times Book Review. Learn more at jonahwinter.com.

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