The Fib: An Allegorical Picture Book About Honesty, Imagination & Facing the Truth

Ages 3 to 8

In The Fib, Pepe's little lie about a fantastical creature with horns, claws, and wings takes on a life of its own—literally. As his fib grows into a chaotic, uncontrollable monster, Pepe learns that even small untruths can have big consequences. Ages 3-8.

“An effective and sympathetic exploration of lies—and the importance of telling the truth.” – KIRKUS REVIEWS

The line between imagination and lie blur in The Fib by award-winning horror and science fiction writer Pedro Iniguez. When Pepe struggles to find something exciting for show and tell, he spins a little lie about a magical creature with horns like a ram, claws like a bear, wings like a bat, eyes like an owl, and a tail like a lion. But, Pepe and his class soon discover that this harmless fib takes on a life of its own— literally— growing into a giant, uncontrollable monster that threatens to eat the entire school. As chaos ensues, Pepe learns a valuable lesson: even the smallest fib can spiral out of control, but the truth holds the power to set things right. The Fib is a timeless story that weaves magic and morality into a powerful message about honesty, responsibility and the power of creativity.

Why You’ll Love This Book: Fun & Imaginative Storytelling – A creative and fun story with a powerful lesson about honesty & responsibility. Great for Classroom & Home Discussions – Sparks conversations about telling the truth, consequences, and creativity. Perfect For: Kids who love monsters & magical creatures Parents & educators looking for engaging, moral-based stories “Brimming with beautiful art, wit and humor, this little book is big on ideas, heart, and joy!”

– Jorge R. Gutierrez, Director of The Book of Life

“The Fib is fantastical fun — and that’s the truth!”

WADE BRADFORD, author of There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor and Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Boo!

About Gloo Books:

Gloo Books is an independent publishing company making children’s books for a more inclusive, just and compassionate future. We believe books can change the world and we aim to empower little readers everywhere.

About the Author

Pedro Iniguez is a Mexican-American Bram Stoker Award-nominated speculative fiction writer from Los Angeles. The Fib is his first picture book and he is the author of Mexicans on the Moon: Speculative Poetry from a Possible Future and the comic book Catrina’s Caravan, among several others. Apart from conducting writing workshops and speaking at several colleges, he has also been a sensitivity reader and has ghostwritten for award-winning apps and online clients. When he’s not reading, writing, daydreaming, or cooking, he likes to paint beside his Chihuahua, Cookie, and his turtle, Squirt.

Nathan is a Hong Kong-American illustrator, designer, and writer from Dallas, Texas. Unfortunately, he does not have a southern drawl. That would have been cool. The mildly offensive caricatures and comic strips he made as a tot introduced him to the world of illustration and animation where he found a collective calling of narrative storytelling. When he is not at his drawing table, he can be found cooking, at an indie cinema, or reading in a bookstore. Nathan is currently based in Cambridge, UK pursuing a Masters in Children's Book Illustration.