Carol Roth has a new picture book, WILL LITTLE TIGER TELL THE TRUTH, illustrated by by Ravan Sader and published by Clavis Publishing. It will hit the book shelves on March 31, 2026. Carol has agreed to send a copy to one lucky winner in the US.
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Will Little Tiger Tell The Truth? is a sweet and familiar story about a little tiger who will do anything to avoid bedtime. It’s made especially for sleepyheads ages 3 years and up who want to stay up just a little bit longer.
Little Tiger is lying in bed, but he doesn’t feel like sleeping. “Mommy!” he calls. “Daddy! There’s a monster in my room!” His parents rush in. But when there’s no monster to be found, Little Tiger has to go back to bed . . . “Mommy! Daddy! Now there are hundreds of them!” … Can you see where this is going? When his parents stop coming to his rescue, he makes the very important decision to tell them the truth. Admitting that he made it all up, Little Tiger is expecting a punishment, but his parents are very proud of him instead for telling the truth, and reward him for being honest.
BOOK JOURNEY:
I wrote this book because I had wonderful parents who instilled good values in me, especially how important it is to be honest. Doing so will build good relationships and make others respect and trust you.
Having raised two children and spent time around my seven grandchildren, I have asked myself, “What little child ever WANTS to go to sleep?
“Can I watch more TV? Can you please read me a story? Can I have a glass of water?”
My Little Tiger character is a spunky little guy, and is perfect for inventing a wild story about monsters. I threw in a surprise ending, just for extra fun which I think children will really enjoy.
I choose the topic, except that I know from raising my children that I always instilled upon them the importance of being honest. My parents set a wonderful example of that as well.
I don’t have an agent. I never did. I have been writing books for 38 years now on my own, sending my manuscript to publishing companies who will accept unsolicited material. Interestingly enough, the first book I had published with kind of happened by accident. My friends had a gift store in Nyack, NY, where they displayed some adorable children’s books that I really liked. I got the name of the publisher and sent them my manuscript. Very shortly after, I got a phone call from them telling me that they wanted to publish it!
However, they told me that they were making an exception for me. It turns out that they did not usually accept any unsolicited material, but when they looked at my story, they loved it so much they decided to take it! I got very lucky indeed. As the years went by, that publishing company took many more of my books, but I always sent out my manuscripts of lots of different places.
Two years ago, Clavis, a company based in Belgium, responded that they wanted my manuscript! They asked me to have a meeting online with the head publisher. He was so welcoming, and told me all about their publishing company, and gave me an online tour of his office. At that time the book was called, Tell The Truth Little Tiger, but as the editing process evolved, they suggested a change in the title to, Will Little Tiger Tell The Truth?, which was acceptable to me.
As for the illustrator, Clavis sent me the websites for some they had in mind and asked for my opinion. I told them which one I liked the best, and they agreed. I did have some input with the her. I made some suggestions and she willingly honored them.
I feel that I have become part of the Clavis “family” now, as they have accepted another manuscript to be published next year!
CAROL’S BIO:
Carol Roth was born in New York. She received her B.A. and Masters degrees in early childhood education from Queens College, NY. After teaching kindergarten for several years, Carol embarked on a new journey 38 years ago where she fell in love with the world of picture books.
She is now a published author of fifteen children’s books, the most recent being Will Little Tiger Tell The Truth? Other fun filled books include Don’t Be A Bully Little Tiger and Hold Your Temper Tiger, Five Little Ducklings Go To School, Five Little Ducklings Go To Bed, Who Will Tuck Me In Tonight? – a Children’s Choice book for 2005 (IRA-CBC) and a nominee for the 2005 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Awards; The Little School Bus, which won the Missouri Building Block Award for Best Picture Book 2003; and Little Bunny’s Sleepless Night, which won the Parent’s Guide To Children’s Media Award for Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Books in 1999, and was an IRA-CBC book for 2000 and an Honor Book in the 2000 Storytelling World Awards.
Carol is a mother of two and grandmother of seven. When not writing, she enjoys water coloring, and teaching English as a Literacy Volunteer of America. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband.
RAVAN’S BIO:
Ravan Sader is an artist and children’s book illustrator based in Amman, Jordan, known for creating fun, adventurous characters and imaginative, colorful worlds. She works across picture books, educational media, and character design, and her illustrations often feature rich details, expressive animals, and a sense of playful storytelling.
Across her portfolio, Sader describes herself as someone who loves designing imaginary worlds, narrating visual stories, and painting scenes filled with movement and emotion. She is a self‑taught illustrator who has contributed to children’s books, music videos, murals, and educational projects. Her inspirations include nature, animals (especially cats), and the joy of discovering new stories.
Her work has been recognized internationally, including a project shortlisted for the German‑French Children’s Literature Award.
BOOK REVIEW:
Carol, thank you for sharing your book and journey with us. WILL LITTLE TIGER TELL THE TRUTH? is a sweet, relatable bedtime tale for little “sleepyheads” who aren’t quite ready to be tucked in and shut out the lights. Carol Roth’s newest picture book captures a moment every parent knows well: the bedtime stall. Little Tiger is tucked in, but he’s definitely not ready to drift off. Instead, he calls for Mommy and Daddy with increasingly dramatic claims—first one monster, then a hundred—each time hoping to delay lights‑out just a little longer. The setup is simple, but Carol uses it to explore a gentle, age‑appropriate question: What happens when a little lie grows bigger and bigger?
Parents and families will love adding this book to their bedtime routines and help them navigate honesty, fears, and big imaginations.
Pre-school teachers will find it perfect for storytime and kids will love animal characters and the humor throughout.
Emotionally true-to-life: Little Tiger’s fibs aren’t malicious—they’re rooted in imagination, bedtime jitters, and the universal desire to stay up “just a little bit longer. It’s a comforting moral: The story nudges children toward honesty without shaming. When the truth finally comes out, the tone remains warm and reassuring.
I love the repetition, call‑and‑response moments, and gentle humor make this a cozy read‑aloud for winding down.
Adults will appreciate how this book is also a great conversation starter: Parents and caregivers can use Little Tiger’s antics to talk about truth‑telling, fears at night, and how imagination can feel very real.
The icing on the whole book is Ravan Sader’s illustrations. Her artwork brings Little Tiger’s nighttime world to life with expressive characters, soft textures, and playful visual storytelling. Her style—rooted in imaginative worlds and adventurous characters—adds warmth and whimsy to every page.
Good luck with the book!
Talk tomorrow,
Kathy


































































