Something good" is exactly what Tyya, Andrew and Julie want to put into their shopping cart.

this is a good story about a family who goes shopping with their father. Tyra, one of the daughters, complains that he doesnt buy "good food" and proceeds to pick up things she likes. He makes her put them back and explains how they are not good for her and advises her to stay in one spot and not move. trouble follows but in the end she realizes what the good things really are.

Tyya goes shopping with her dad and she goes up and down the aisles in search of something good. She is upset that her dad never gets her ice cream, or cookies, or anything good! She goes by herself and collects her own things to buy. Tyya's father tells her how bad sugar is for her and that it can hurt her teeth and made her put it all back. Then, after a big confusion, Tyya's father buys HER and she learned that her dad did buy something good.
Ages: 3-5 years
Source: Pierce College Library

Tyya goes grocery shoping with her dad and picks out some items herself since she believes that her dad does not buy anything good. After she picks out a large quantity of two unhealthy items she gets in trouble and is told to stand there. Once of the staff on duty confuses her for a doll so she is then put on the shelf and has a price tag so that she may be sold. Once it is time to go her father must then pay to be able to take Tyya home. Tyya then says that her father has finally bought something good. The author demonstrates voice throught the story. This would be a great book to share with the kids for father's day. ( )

Something Good is a wonderful book to use with expression. The author uses words and illustrations and onomatopoeias to help with the expression of the different characters in the story.