By Diane de Groat
Illustrated by Diane de Groat

Gilbert cannot tell a lie: he's nervous. He's the star in a classroom play about George Washington and the cherry tree, but what if he makes a mistake? In this wise and funny tale of truth and lies (and butterflies!), Gilbert finds out that practicing his lines is easier than practicing honesty - and that telling the truth is different from recognizing it. Only one thing is certain: it's tough being George Washington...and that's the truth!