In "Smudge and the Book of Mistakes: A Christmas Story" by Gloria Whelan, readers are introduced to a young girl named Smudge who feels misunderstood due to her artistic quirks. When she discovers an ancient book that teaches her about the beauty of imperfections and mistakes, she embarks on a journey of creativity and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of Christmas, Smudge learns valuable lessons about embracing her uniqueness and the magic of the holiday season, ultimately finding joy in her artistry and true self. This heartwarming tale highlights themes of acceptance, creativity, and the spirit of Christmas. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

This book was published in 2012 by Sleeping Bear Press .

Nancy Gow has been a rock singer and a yoga teacher, but her favourite occupation is writing for children. This book is for all the slightly imperfect princes and princesses out there who have yet to discover their inner beauty. Stephen Costanza has illustrated several other children's books. Gloria Whelan is a best-selling and award-winning novelist living in the United States. This is her first book for Frances Lincoln.