Would I ever lie to you?
by Caralyn Buehner
Dial Books for Young Readers 2007
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- honesty
- trust
- consequences
- family relationships
- responsibility
- choices and decisions
- humor
About this book
A mischievous narrator offers one clever excuse after another in this playful look at the little fibs kids tell and the trouble they can cause. Caralyn Buehner’s lively, humorous text pairs with expressive illustrations to keep young readers laughing while thinking about honesty. It’s a great read-aloud for families and classrooms, sparking gentle conversations about telling the truth and taking responsibility.
Setting: a contemporary family home and school
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Would I ever lie to you? right for my child?
Yes — Would I ever lie to you? is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include honesty, trust, consequences.
How long does it take to read Would I ever lie to you??
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Would I ever lie to you? takes around 7m to finish. The book has 900 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Would I ever lie to you? have an AR quiz?
Yes — Would I ever lie to you? has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Would I ever lie to you??
Would I ever lie to you? has an AR reading level of 3, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.