\u003cstrong\u003eA hilarious and timely tool to help kids learn how to tell what news is true and what isn\u0026#39;t.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003eCan peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is true and what isn\u0026rsquo;t. With quirky illustrations and a humorous tone, Elise Gravel brings her kid-accessible wit to the increasingly important subject of media literacy and equips younger readers with the skills needed to interact with global news.\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003eSERIOUSLY FUNNY: While the topic is serious, the funny text and wacky pictures will tickle any reader\u0026#39;s funny bone.\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003eIMPORTANT: Misinformation and disinformation are everywhere. It is increasingly important that parents and educators help kids learn how to navigate the confusing, modern media landscape.\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003eJUST THE FACTS!: Rather than tackle specific news stories, this book teaches kids how to research and judge information in order to make their own decisions about what to believe.\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003eBE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: Whether deciding what products to buy, which organizations to support and what scientific information to believe, being a smart media consumer helps keep ourselves and our communities safer.\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003ePerfect for:\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGrandparents\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eParents\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEducators\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLibrarians\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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