The Goody, written and illustrated by Lauren Child, is an important book about both good and bad behavior being a little mixed up.  It’s a lovely story of siblings, one who always does what he is told (the goody) and the other who does whatever she likes regardless of ramifications to herself or others. Children in K-2 will appreciate this story as they can relate to not always being able to be good, and most importantly, having that uncomfortable-tummy feeling when one misbehaves. The book is a subtle laugh-out-loud using a narrator to emphasize an overall message that states “being nice when you can be nice can make you feel good”. Child’s use of the double negative, such as “he never forgot to remember this,” and “the least favorite of all his least favorite vegetables,” produces a nice rhetorical effect that young readers are sure to enjoy. The writing is quirky and humorous, creating a need to read and read again. The illustrations are composed of delightful paper cuts complete with patterns that look like fabric and create an interesting texture. The sweet life-lessons pointed out by the narrator and shown in red print are sure to capture the students’ attention and help them realize that when we are nice or when we share with others, it actually makes us feel better.