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The Great Kitchen Catastrophe: A Christian Children's Story About Self-Control and the Sacred Pause
Paperback
Series: Growing Pains & Bright Brains: Christian Stories to Build Character and Calm the Chaos at Home
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 15 2026
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Does your child have a brilliant, beautiful mind but a motor that runs a little too fast? Discover a grace-filled, practical approach to teaching self-control and navigating impulsivity.
In The Great Kitchen Catastrophe, six-year-old Angelica is a rocket ship of energy. She loves her family, she loves to help, and she really loves to do things right this second! When Mom and Dad organize a family baking mission to make Grandma's birthday cake, Angelica's older brother, Bradford, carefully follows all the rules. But when Angelica sees a bag of pink baking glitter, her hands move much faster than her brain, leading to a spectacular, kitchen-destroying disaster.
Instead of yelling, Angelica's parents use the messy moment to teach her a beautiful, biblical lesson about grace, consequences, and the Fruit of the Spirit. With the help of her loving parents, Angelica discovers the Sacred Pause-a practical, breathing tool that helps her quiet her fast-moving hands and listen to the Holy Spirit's guidance.
What parents and children will love about this book:
- Highly Relatable Characters: Captures the real, complex emotions of childhood impulsivity without shaming the energetic child.
- A Practical, Actionable Tool: Introduces the Sacred Pause, a tangible breathing technique children can actually use when they feel overwhelmed by the urge to act out.
- Christian Foundation: Beautifully weaves faith into practical parenting, showing children how self-control is a fruit of the Spirit that God helps us grow.
- A Special Note to Parents: Includes a dedicated guide at the end of the story offering expert-backed, biblical strategies for disciplining and discipling impulsive children.
Perfect for kids ages 5-10, The Great Kitchen Catastrophe is a funny, heartwarming story that will equip your child with the tools they need to slow down, take a breath, and make thoughtful choices.
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