Jibberjack, Fibberjack

Kirkus Starred Review: "A playful and timely tale that teaches kids how to spot fearmongering and follow evidence."When a mysterious creature starts scaring the chatty town of Rumorridge, everyone believes the worst. Everyone except Frida. With her detective hat, trusty notebook, and a nose for nonsense, Frida starts asking questions no one else will.Things quickly get serious when strange footprints appear and the town's prized pigs go missing. Questionable monster traps and the mayor's new rules only add to everyone's nervousness.But when smelly clues mix with stinky lies, Frida uncovers what's really going on."Jibberjack, Fibberjack", finalist for the 2025 INDIES Book of the Year Award, is a clever whodunit about thinking for yourself and asking better questions. A perfect gift for Halloween for kids ages 5-9.Ideal for classroom read-alouds and library storytime, the bonus pages encourage discussion and include steps to become a "truth detective."Kirkus Indie Book Awards finalist, 2026Foreword INDIES finalist, Picture Books, 2025IPPY Award, Gold Medal, Children's Picture BooksReaders' Favorite Gold Medal, Children's Mystery, 2026IndieReader Discovery Award winner, Children's (Early to Intermediate), 2026