Don't Blame the Mud

For young readers and families, Don't Blame the Mud paints a vivid and accurate picture of sin and God's plan of redemption. Written by best-selling Christian children's author Marty Machowski, this beautifully illustrated picture book teaches children how to recognize the lure of temptation and the truth that bad choices lead to bad consequences. One day, Max takes the muddy path along the creek home, disregarding his mother's reminder to keep his school clothes clean. After crashing into a mud puddle, he tries to hide his mistake and discovers the stain of his sin goes deeper than the mud he can wash away. In this lovable, relatable, and heartwarming tale, Max learns his heart needs to be cleaned, and Jesus is the only one who can wash away his sin. By clearly articulating the gospel, Don't Blame the Mud helps Christian parents create an environment of confession so kids can own up to their own mistakes in the freedom of Jesus Christ rather than place the blame elsewhere. Parents, te