Skip to product information
1 of 1

Jeanie Franz Ransom

Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales

Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales

💎 Earn 30 Points (£0.30) on this item.

Regular price £6.18 GBP
Regular price £7.99 GBP Sale price £6.18 GBP
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

YOU SAVE £1.81

  • Condition: Brand new
  • UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
  • UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension

Bulk ordering. Want 15 or more copies? Get a personalised quote and bigger discounts. Learn more about bulk orders.

  • More about Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales


In this entertaining story, kids learn when squealing is appropriate and when it is tattling. Set in a school classroom, the "kids" are piglets who constantly tattle on each other, creating frustration and distrust. The teacher addresses underlying feelings and encourages mutual problem solving, while also noting that tattling is a fact of life for young children. The story offers easy guidelines for kids to know when to talk to each other and when to call in the grown-ups, with a Note to Teachers and Parents included.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2025
Publisher: American Psychological Association


iParenting Media Award Winner!


In this highly entertaining story for young children, kids will learn when "squealing" on your fellow classmate is appropriate and when it is merely tattling!

There were nineteen students in Mrs. McNeal's class. And nineteen tattletales.

Set in a school classroom, the "kids" in the class-really, feisty piglets-constantly tattle on each other, creating an air of frustration and distrust.

As the story unfolds, the teacher, rather than strictly policing the situation, addresses underlying feelings and encourages mutual problem solving.

Although most kids' problems are kid-sized ones that they can work out themselves, tattling is a fact of life for young children. Their ability to solve problems on their own is just developing, and they often feel they can't manage a situation without help from an adult.

As every teacher and parent knows, kids also tattle on their classmates and siblings because they want to look like the "good child," or be appreciated as helpful, or even just get some attention. And of course, kids sometimes tattle as a means of getting back at another child, especially a bigger brother or sister.

With warmth and humor, this story for young grade-schoolers offers easy guidelines so that kids know when to talk to each other, and when to call in the grown-ups. A Note to Teachers and Parents is also included.

Weight: 110g
Dimension: 175 x 162 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781591472407

This item can be found in:

UK and International shipping information

UK Delivery and returns information:

  • Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
  • Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
  • Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.

International deliveries:

Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.

  • Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
  • Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
  • Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
View full details