We all have made mistakes, but we must forgive ourselves and others as true Christians. This is the valuable life lesson learned in the Family/Children’s Book “Smoothing Over the Pudding”. This endearing book is about a Christian 'cat' family and telling the truth no matter the consequences. Joyce, the mother cat shows her family the delicious pudding she made for Sunday dessert. She politely asks them not to touch it, and they all agree. But that night Joyce’s daughter Jane sneaks into the kitchen while everyone is asleep and eats 3 spoonfuls of the pudding and smooths it over so no one would notice. This thoughtful and inspiring picture book is essential for children understanding the purpose of telling the truth and being forgiven.

Valerie Stokes-Bryant ‘Smoothing Over The Pudding’ is a moral value story meant to assist young children in establishing good ethics and values that aid in developing their moral conscience. Moral value stories teach children the importance of remaining righteous and not deviating from the honest path due to the temptation of impatience, and jealousy. Younger children very often think there’s only "good or bad," but as they mature they develop subtle moral reasoning thought patterns. Parents, Caregivers and Child Psychologist can use story time to assist young readers in exploring their moral values and reflect on their family, school, and community.

Valerie Stokes-Bryant ‘Smoothing Over The Pudding’ provides children with relatable characters and story. The goal is for the child to develop emotional intelligence nurturing spiritual growth and development. Enlightened good moral values such as kindness, humility, courage, and compassion at an early age builds a child's character. It forms the very core of their being and becomes a foundation of their moral beliefs. This is why it's essential to start teaching them moral values while they're still children.

It’s a fact the most elementary and simple way to introduce building social skills and empathy in children is through books. Stories told to children can make a difference. Scholars have found that stories have a strong influence on children’s understanding of cultural and gender roles. Stories do not just develop children’s literacy; they convey values, beliefs, attitudes and social norms which, in turn, shape children’s perceptions of reality. Children learn how to behave, think, and act through the characters that they meet through stories.

Valerie Stokes-Bryant ‘Smoothing Over The Pudding’ appeals to all families but mainly Christians. The family’s surname in the story is ‘Christian’ because the author believes as Christians you must behave like Christ. It is known that moral value children stories – by reproducing fictional situations that match with children’s real problems – allow them to feel comfortable and safe in difficult circumstances, ensuring emotional security and providing healthier ways to deal with internal struggles, life adversities and stressors. A moral value children’s story compensates for what young people may lack, by presenting them with positive patterns of behaviors and constructive models through the characters they could identify with.

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