Kiki the Kitten Learns a Lesson is a charming tale about honesty and the consequences of lying. Kiki the Kitten has always been told not to lie. She knows about honesty, but when her morals are put to the test, she learns a valuable lesson. One evening after playing with the other kittens, Kiki forgets to close the gate to the village. This is her daily chore but she shrugs it off and thinks it doesn't really matter. When her mother asks her if she closed the gate, Kiki lies and says she did. She figures nothing will go wrong. But as the clock strikes midnight, a pack of wolves gather at the gate. They slither into the village, ready to gobble up the cats. Luckily, the cats find a way to scare the wolves away and order is restored. But Kiki feels guilty and ashamed, and finally realizes the importance of telling the truth. Most children have lied at some point in their lives. This story will remind them that every action has a reaction. Kiki the Kitten Learns a Lesson teaches the universal themes of honesty and integrity, topics many children can identify with. Written in rhyming verse, the story flows organically and is also a pleasure to read out loud.