Jibberjack, Fibberjack: A Made-Up Monster Mystery

Kirkus Starred Review: "A playful and timely tale that teaches kids how to spot fearmongering and follow evidence." Winner of the 2026 IndieReader Discovery Awards in the category "Children's (Early to intermediate readers)" 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. >"Jibberjack, Fibberjack", finalist for the 2025 INDIES Book of the Year Award, is a clever whodunit about thinking for yourself and asking better questions for kids ages 4-8. Ideal for classroom read-alouds and library storytime, the bonus pages encourage discussion and include steps to become a "truth detective."

Pages: 31, Paperback, Marshmallow Tree Press