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Synopsis

"From a long line of liars, there's non higher upper

So begins the cautionary tale of a liar so amazing, so outrageous, so talented, that no one is spared. Edwurd Fudwupper spends all his time cooking up fibs full of phooey and letting them rip. But one day, Edwurd tells such a world-class lie, such a humdinger, that the army, the air force, and the dog catcher are called to try to reverse the damage Edwurd's lie has wrought--with little success! But just when fingers are pointing at Edwurd and he about to be punished, an unlikely heroine comes to his rescue.

Berkeley Breathed's contemporary fable proves that unless you have a devoted little sister, it's best to stick to the truth."

"Berkeley Breathed, one of America's most popular illustrators, has won a Pulitzer Prize for his editorial cartooning. His comic strip "Bloom County" ran for years in newspapers around the world, and his books of the collected cartoons include the bestsellers 'Toons for Our Times and Penguin Dreams and Stranger Things. His highly acclaimed picture books, A Wish for Wings That Work, The Last Basselope, Goodnight, Opus, and Red Ranger Came Calling, have been hits with children and adults alike.

Berkeley Breathed lives, surfs, and collects vintage ray guns with his wife, Jody, in southern California."

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Edwurd's little sister comes to the rescue when Edwurd's humongous fib lands him in trouble with a three-eyed alien from another galaxy.

Publishers Weekly

A timid girl only wants some attention from her brother who is too busy fabricating stories to be her friend. When she tells a fib to save the planet, she finally earns his affection. "The alternating ink-and-watercolor caricatures with ultra-high-contrast images, exude an almost radioactive glow," said PW. Ages 6-9. (June) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Biography

Berkeley Breathed, one of America's most popular illustrators, is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize for his editorial cartooning. His comic strip "Bloom County" ran for years in newspapers around the world and his books of the collected cartoons include the bestsellers 'Toons for Our Times and Penguin Dreams and Stranger Things. His highly acclaimed picture books, A Wish for Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story, The Last Basselope, Goodnight Opus, and Red Ranger Came Calling, have been hits with children and adults alike.

Berkeley Breathed lives, works, and surfs in southern California.

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Most Helpful Positive Review:

funny story to be enjoyed by kids and adults5 star rating
by Anonymous on February 9, 2009 at Barnes & Noble
this has been a favorite at our house for a few years. my 4 year old enjoys it just as much as my 8 year old. i never get tired of reading this favorite.

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  • Edward Fudwupper Fibs BIG5 star rating
    by Anonymous on January 31, 2008 at Barnes & Noble
    This book is just a great book. It really teaches you not to lie.Because of the consequences Edward causes.But overall it's great for people who love to joke around.
  • Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big5 star rating
    by Anonymous on February 16, 2001 at Barnes & Noble
    In Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big Edwurd lies to Merril Dill that she has been voted queen of Brazil! But when people have discovered shes missing he says, Space Pigs came and kidnapped her, and they call in the troops. They point their big satellites toward space and say, BRING MERRIL DILL BACK YOU SPACE PIGS!!! And an alien with 3 eyes comes up and says, who told you that fib their are no space pigs out here and who is this Merril Dill because whoever told you that fib Ill squash them flat with my flyswatter you hear. Everyone points at Edwurd but then his sister speaks up and says she did it and he tried to cover up for her with his lies. I think you should read this book because of the silly illustrations and silly things Edwurd says. I think it was a good book and it really made me laugh. I think you should read this book if you like hearing silly happenings in the world.
  • Edwurd Fud wupper Fibbed Big4 star rating
    by Anonymous on February 16, 2001 at Barnes & Noble
    Edward Fudwupper Fibbed Big is about a boy who is a big fibber. He always got away with it,except this time he fibbed too big. Then a alien as big as 10 Earths shows up and said Who ever started this hoot. He said he was going to sguish whoever it was. To find out the end youll have to read it. This is a good book for smaller children. I think kids, as well as adults, should read it.My most favorite part is when the Alien shows up, because the alien is funny looking.
  • The Fudwupper's are a Fourth Grade Hit!!!5 star rating
    by Anonymous on December 20, 2000 at Barnes & Noble
    Not only does this story take you on a hilarious adventure but it is a nice twist on sibling rivalry and tale spinning. The illustrations are full of surprises as well as engaging expressions of emotion and color. Any elementary class in the fourth [or fifth grade] will love it! If you're a Dr. Seuss fan...this is for you.
  • Wonderful, fun, full of laughter!5 star rating
    by Anonymous on November 22, 2000 at Barnes & Noble
    This is yet another in a collection of these children's books that we have acquired. I have three sons and from our 10-year-old down to our toddler of 3, they love Mr. Breathed's books (Red Ranger is a christmas tradition now in our home). This book is fantastic. The rhyming text and wonderful pictures hold the total attention of my active 3-year-old. My 6-year-old reads along. We have read and read this book already and it will be dog-eared like the others in no time at all. I recommend this book for your collection as it will be a favorite of sour-faced boys and annoying little sisters everywhere.
  • Must Have It!5 star rating
    by ltnt from Montpelier, ID on October 6, 2009 at Borders
    "LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! My kids made me read it, re-read it, re-read it, and read it again! We have nearly worn it out. You should read it!"

Specifications

About this edition:
ISBN13: 9780316106757
ISBN: 0316106755
BINC: 9977612
Edition: Illustrated
Age: 4 - 8 years
Grade: Preschool - 17
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