I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A great resource if you have a little tattletale at home. The pictures are cute and colorful. The snake isn't scary at all. And the text flows well.

This is a good book for kids who love to tattle tale on their peers and how it doesn't make friends and hurts people.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Diamond Rattle loves to tattle and doesn't understand why no one wants to be his friend. A good story for young siblings.

First I just want to express my HUGE gratitude that the snake is not completely vilified and made out to be awful in this book. In fact our snake (the star of the story) learns something and eventually champions a tough concept by the end. Too often snakes are turned into evil or bad characters and it reflects in how people treat or see real snakes. It may seem silly but when you are combating a myth that all snakes are bad it's the little thing that count.

This is an adorable book. And it's about a really tough topic for many children to understand. Tattling. When is it bad enough to tattle?
Writer Ashley Bartley gives us examples of when to (and when not to) tattle. More importantly she gives us some words to use to help children out:
"Consider: Is someone unsafe? Can the problem not wait?
And does the problem even involve you?"

This is a brilliant simplification to help anyone (adults included!) to determine when it's time to tattle and when not. There is also a parents guide at the back, great examples in the story, and more tricks and tips for little ones to help them truly understand.
I will definitely be buying this for future children and it should be a part of every library. Complex topics stump many of us adults (myself included) and tattling is one I've struggled to explain to children in the past. I'm excited to have this book in my toolbox for the future.

Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.

Diamond Rattle Loves to Tattle is a colourfully illustrated children's book about learning the difference between telling on someone to keep them or others safe, or just getting someone in trouble. Diamond Rattle is a rattlesnake who loves to tattle, telling her teacher everything. She knows all the rules and is sure to tell the teacher if someone is breaking them. What it does is cause all her classmates to avoid her, and she is often isolated. Her teacher talks to her and she learns when it's important to tell an adult things such as: if you or a friend are in danger, not feeling well or being bullied. She also learns to talk to others to find solutions for problems or irritations before going to an adult. Of course, this also helps Diamond to make friends and be accepted by her classmates. At the end of the book there is a resource for parents and educators which explores why children might be exhibiting the behaviour that Diamond shows and what to do about it. This is a good book to have on hand when you have a "tattle tale" on hand. When I read this to my grandson, he identified the behaviour right away as he was "Diamond" a year ago. The illustrations are large, colourful and cute, which adds to the enjoyment of the story. My one complaint is that the cadence is not always easy to read. This is a book that would make a good addition to a school library.

Diamond Rattle loves to tattle.
She's been telling on others for years.
She's quick to glide up to her teacher's desk and tattle on all her peers.

Diamond doesn't understand why she eats alone or no one speaks with her. Her teacher gives her the guidelines of when to say something and when to not. Diamond's story will show the importance of why telling on others doesn't work and the difference of when it is appropriate to speak out.

With humor and wisdom, your child will communicate in a helpful way.

A special thank you to Boys Town Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

I work in a Life Skills classroom with middle school students that have severe cognitive delays and found this book to be not only enjoyable to read, but beneficial. We have a lot of tattling in our classroom and this book really differentiates between when to tell an adult and when tattling is not ok. The illustrations were also well done. I know we will be getting a lot of use out of this one!

Help Your Little Tattletale

This book is meant to help children understand that they shouldn't tattle and to distinguish between tattling and letting an adult know something important or dangerous is going on. Diamond the rattlesnake likes to report everything her classmates do that is against the rules. This has, of course, given her problems with making and keeping friends—and the teacher appears a little annoyed as well. So, the teacher tries to set her straight. The book goes through examples of things that Diamond should now ignore and the things she should tell the teacher about. I know when I was a young child, I had a hard time distinguishing between what would be considered tattling and what was appropriately telling/reporting, and unfortunately, my mother couldn't draw a good distinction for me. Perhaps if she had this book, it would have helped! There is a good page in the back of the book, too, for parents that gives additional guidance to help. If you have a child who persistently tattles, this book might be a gateway into a discussion and a better understanding of it.

This is a very typical book on tattling. The author does a pretty good job rhyming stanzas, but cadence is all over the place. Sometimes it flows and sometimes it doesn’t. The story is also a bit long. Older kids will have the attention span for it, but younger ones may not.

This is a cute and practical book for primary grade teachers, parents, and guidance counselors to use with children. It teaches the difference between tattling and reporting in a fun way with practical examples that kids can relate to. The illustrations are colorful and crisp. #MakingDiamondRattleLovestoTattle #NetGalley

This is a rhyming book to help kids understand the difference between tattling and reporting. It helps them identify whether a situation is potentially dangerous and needs to be reported or if it’s just something that’s a bother to them and they can let it go or be helpful and do something themselves to make the situation right.

At first, Rattle, the snake, was tattling on all her peers and she didn’t have any friends because of it. Over time, with her teacher’s help, Rattle learned to analyze the situation and restrain herself when that was the better decision. For example, someone forgot to push in their chair. That’s not something to tattle about, but it is a place to be helpful. In another situation, a slug slimes the basketball court to pull a prank. Rattle decides to report because someone might slip and get hurt. When Rattle made better choices, her peers began to welcome her in the group.

Overall, I appreciate the message of the book. Kids do need to learn to discern when to insert themselves in a situation. This book will help share that message with a younger elementary audience.

The rhyming worked for the most part, but it also felt forced in places. There was one page that felt strangely worded. It said, “She [Rattle] is learning to make connections with friends, Appreciating what makes them unique. Doodling and chewing and choosing more slowly [things that formerly bothered her], no longer drive her to fink.”

I received an ARC copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book can be a very good resource for teachers and parents to explain using their cognitive skill to evaluate situation and how to be helpful .What to say and to say.

Good Illustrations ,very colorful and at the end information about to use this book was very helpful

This is a great story that teaches kids the difference between tattling and helping. Diamond the rattle snake learns the difference and makes new friends!

Diamond Rattle Loves to Tattle is a colourfully illustrated children's book about learning the difference between trying to help and trying to get someone in trouble. Diamond Rattle is a rattlesnake who loves to tattle, telling her teacher everything. It shows that her friends can't trust her and her teacher can't believe her, affecting all her friendships. Diamond gets taught when it's important to tell an adult, if you or a friend are in danger, not feeling well or being bullied. It talks about trying to find solutions for problems with your friends first and then seeking help from an adult when it's needed.

At the end of the book there is a resource for parents and educators which explores why children might be exhibiting the behaviour that Diamond shows and what to do about it. As a parent I definitely found that insightful and very helpful.

This is a book that you want to have access to when you need it but are unlikely to pick up on a regular basis just for fun. It's about learning social and coping skills, as well as applying critical thinking. It's not a book we would pick up every day and read, but it is an important and useful message with excellent advice imparted in a way children can understand.

The only downside is that the word tattle-tale is very much an American one to my knowledge, here in the UK we would be more likely to use telltale which might be worth bearing in mind if you're a global reader.

This book also comes with a code for three free downloadable colouring pages from the book, which we downloaded and printed out. This was a really nice touch and a great interactive activity to do after reading. By colouring in and looking at the pictures so closely (it also comes with relevant text), I think it helps the message really be absorbed.

If you have a child who has a tendency to tell on every little thing which is affecting them socially, or who doesn't understand what things are important enough to tell an adult about, this is a must-read. I've given it five stars as an educational resource for children.

Diamond Rattle Loves to Tattle

By: Ashel Bartley and Brian Martin

4.2 / 5.0

The pictures are amazing. All the characters have bright colors that draw your eyes to them. A child will love to see all the different animals interacting. Diamond talks to the reader through most of it, so if the reader were to give her a voice and maybe extend the S sounds then it would really make the story come alive right before their eyes. 




There is so much this picture book could be used for.This book is the perfect book to teach how to handle little issues between students. It also shows how to figure out how to determine what is a safety issue and what is a little disturbance.  I love that this book includes tips for parents and educators at the end of the story. It will help the discussion keep going.


Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Rattle-Tattle-Ashley-Bartley

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diamond-rattle-loves-to-tattle-ashley-bartley



This review will appear on my blog on July 14, 2020.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

This book is a great resource for helping children to understand when telling on others is helpful and when it is not.

Diamond Rattle tells on her peers every day and it has ended up alienating her from her friends as non of them want to sit with her or hang out with her. Diamonds teacher helps her understand the difference between telling tales being helpful and when it's not helpfully she manages to be with her friends again.

The title says it all. Diamond Rattle loves to report every infraction of the rules to her teacher. She thinks she’s being helpful, because rules are made to protect us, and it’s not good to not follow them, but sometimes Diamond’s pursuit of what she thinks is right alienates her friends. No one wants to sit with her at lunch, and her classmates avoid her whenever they can. Everytime she tattles, though, her rattle tail grows, and that makes her feel good. Diamond’s teacher helps her to understand when tattling or telling a teacher is helpful and when it’s not necessary. She asks specific questions, and encourages Diamond to do the same. Soon, Diamond is helpful when she reports things, not just a nuissance to her friends, and soon, everyone wants to hang out with her.

This book is cute, clever, and has a good message about a potentially tough topic for kiddos. It deals with critical thinking skills and helping children to develop their own problem solving skills and break out of a validation pattern in regard to tattling. There are some helpful hints for parents and educators at the end, and a link to free printable coloring pages for little ones.

This is a thoughtful book that I think will help parents, educators, and children in dealing with this sensitive topic. I don’t have kids, but my niece has a tendency to tell everyone’s business here or there and comment on little things that people do that aren’t the exact way they do it at her house, and there are some parallels, so it’s nice to be able to see an approachable solution.

This one’s out in July, so keep an eye out for it at your favrorite book store or local library.

This clever rhyming book is part of a series that teaches social skills. It is very well-written and the message rings true to kids who may be struggling with tattling.

" Diamond Rattle loves to tattle.
She's been telling on others for years.
She's quick to glide up to her teacher's desk
and tattle to all of her peers."

Diamond's classmates nickname her "snake in the grass" and find her very untrustworthy as she is always looking for someone to bust. Even though Diamond thinks she is doing the right thing her tattling has consequences. She finds herself friendless and eats lunch alone each day while the other kids have a great time enjoying their food and each other's company.

Her wise teacher, Miss Crow, patiently and lovingly explains that Diamond must learn to save her rattle signal warning for things that are important or dangerous. Things like if someone else is hurting, not feeling well, of if they go off with a stranger, just to name a few. Will Diamond listen and heed her teacher's advice? This book offers a great lesson on developing problem-solving skills and how to make friends.

The illustrations are very well done. They are meaningful, colourful and expressive. This debut author has included tips for parents and educators at the end of the book... a valuable life lesson for sure. I love the book and highly recommend it.

This was a cute children’s book with an important lesson. I enjoyed reading it with my toddler daughter and I think I could use it in the classroom as well!

Diamond Rattle Love to Tattle is an excellent book to teach children the difference between tattling and telling when something is dangerous. By learning not to tattle, Diamond Rattle also gains new friendships. This book is a simple way to teach young children about when they should tell an adult and when they should not tattle. A perfect addition to any 4K or Kindergarten classroom.