Dear Readers:

A Smoke Is No Joke is best used to help steer young children away from ever wanting to smoke cigarettes or use vaping products. I wrote this book because my son as a child asked me to please stop smoking. "I'll think about it" was always my answer. One day he placed a carefully written note in my hand that read "Think about it" before quietly walking away. I held onto that note, repeatedly trying to quit. With determination, time, and a mother's desire to never forget, I did think about it and did thankfully finally quit.

While reading this book, please consider substituting vaping and other harmful drug or substance use behavior you may wish to guard your own children against in the future.

My hope is that when young children (ages 3 to 8) know what to do and what to say well before they must choose on their own, they will have the confidence to choose healthy options for themselves.

I wish you health and happiness always,

Michelle