Mr. Ugly and the Big Messy Lie is a playful, rhyming story perfect for children and the grown-ups who love reading to them. This fun-loving little boy would rather dream of big adventures racing cars than clean his room. When his imagination takes over, cleaning is the last thing on his mind so he hides the mess and tells a lie.
But little lies have a way of growing... and so does Mr. Ugly, a mysterious and unexpected visitor who appears when the boy stretches the truth. With every lie, Mr. Ugly gets bigger and harder to ignore until the truth finally comes tumbling out, just like the toys from the closet! What a mess!
With gentle wisdom and loving guidance from his mother, she helps her son understand the importance of honesty, personal responsibility, and doing the right thing even when it is hard. This book brought to life with colorful, engaging illustrations and catchy rhymes, creates a meaningful opportunity for conversation teaching young readers a valuable faith-based lesson: telling the truth brings freedom and peace and keeps "ugly" things from growing too big to handle.
