[Jen_in_OH]

Hi.
DH and I have a 3 yo and 5 yo who we adopted 15 months ago. Things are going well.

Our DD is in kindergarten. The teacher says she is on track academically, has lots of friends, and is the most creative child she has ever known. All good things.

I know 5 year olds like fantasy and DD is no different. Here is the problem: She makes stuff up. It's irrelevant stuff. She had her entire afterschool program belieiving that we own horses. We don't. DD loves horses so I'm not sure if this was wishful thinking that led into deliberate untruths. When DD is confronted about these things she claims, "I was just teasing." She seems to enjoy this a little too much. Her eyes twinkle when she is "teasing" us. Sometimes that is the only clue I have that what she is saying is untrue - her eyes sparkle.

We have talked about the importance of telling the truth. She is a kind, sweet girl who wants to please us. Her "teasing" us has decreased. I was just surprised by the afterschool episode regarding the horses. I'm not sure how many other things she says is untrue.

It may not be a big deal, but I want her to stop it none-the-less. Other than The Liittle Boy who Cried Wolf, does anyone know of any books that address the impoortance of honesty? DD responds best when lessons are learned via stories vs. lectures.

Thanks,
Jen