★New work by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author Lauren Child

We are neither good nor bad kids!
Eugene, a good boy recognized by everyone
Through the mischievous siblings Jessie and her brother, who no one can stop
A picture book that reminds us of the importance of living our own way.

Let children think about their own uniqueness.
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It serves as a good guide for parents and teachers.
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Lauren Child's signature stylish and witty illustrations catch the eye.
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Why should I be good?
Eugene is a good kid that everyone acknowledges.
He even eats up all the broccoli he doesn't want to eat, goes to bed on time every day, and even takes turns cleaning the rabbit hutch with his younger brother, Jessie.
Listen to adults and be good regardless of who is watching.
Eugene's parents praise him and give him a 'good kid' badge.
On the other hand, Jessie is a mischievous child who no one can stop.
He never eats broccoli because he doesn't want to eat it, he watches TV while eating snacks late into the night, and he often skips cleaning the rabbit hutch.
My parents also gave Jessie both hands and feet.
I let Jessie do whatever she wanted.
Then one day, suddenly, Eugene suddenly feels that something is unfair.
Eugene also doesn't like being forced to eat broccoli.
I want to stay up late like Jessie, eat a lot of snacks, and watch TV.
I feel a bit wronged that I have to clean the rabbit hutch all by myself.
It seems like there's nothing good about living as a good child.
Eugene finally takes off his good boy badge and decides not to live as a good boy anymore.

Just follow your heart!
The tendency to blindly obey what others say in order to receive their attention and recognition is called the 'good kid syndrome.'
Children with this tendency are often unable to express their feelings honestly, and tend to suppress their desires and try too hard.
Eugene, the main character of this book, also tries to fit himself into the mold of a 'good child' to meet his parents' expectations.
On the other hand, his younger brother Jesse is a child who is true to his own desires.
We clearly say what we like is good and what we don't like is bad.
Eugene reflects on himself as he sees Jessie's assertiveness.

From a parent's perspective, Eugene must have been a really unruly child.
I wonder if there is another child like this who always does what he is told to do, never does what he is told not to do, and never causes trouble.
But Eugene suffers secretly.
Obsessed with not disappointing your parents and doing what they want, you end up confused about what you really want.
It really feels like I've disappeared and all that's left is a good, obedient child.

One day, Eugene declares a 'good kid strike' and starts deliberately doing only bad things.
He went to the bathroom without washing his hands, went in and out of the kitchen, took out snacks and ate them as he pleased, and stayed up late at night making noise without sleeping.
But even so, Eugene's feelings only become more uncomfortable.
In fact, Eugene is a child who is good at following rules and has a strong sense of responsibility.
This means that not all of your past actions were meant to be praised.
Eugene also liked going to bed at a set time, waking up at a set time, washing his hands regularly, and cleaning the rabbit cage so that the rabbit could run around freely.
For children to grow up to be self-centered and self-loving, it is most important to accept and express their feelings and thoughts as they are.
Before paying attention to the voices around you, you must cultivate the power to listen to your own inner voice.
This book teaches children that it's important to be themselves rather than trying to fit into the mold of a "good kid" to meet the expectations of those around them.
The fact that the 'goodness' that suffocates one's own heart may not be true 'goodness'.
We also ask parents to listen more attentively to their children's feelings and needs.
Whether it's positive or negative.


Kate Greenaway Award-winning author Lauren Child's new book
Lauren Child is a writer who weaves together the everyday lives of children with humor and lively imagination.
Lauren Child's work often features siblings.
Following siblings Charlie and Lola, and brothers Elmore and Albert, this time siblings Eugene and Jesse appear as the main characters.
Lauren Child tells a story that resonates deeply with both children and adults, through the story of a brother and sister with completely different personalities, a common sight around us.
The vivid dialogue of each character and the sophisticated and playful illustrations using a unique collage technique also make you want to look at every corner of the book again and again.