Good Things

Written by Maryah Greene
Published by Razorbill & Penguin Random House
Published on August 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780593403648

The cover of Good Things, written by Maryah Greene and illustrated by Alleanna Harris. A young boy named Malcolm sits with his houseplants on the stoop of his NYC brownstone.

From Plant Doctor Maryah Greene, as seen on Good Morning AmericaVogue and The Cut, comes a beautiful and necessary picture book about a little boy who loses his father and pays homage to his life through the growth and love of plants.

Malcolm loves everything about his dad, “Pops”; the way he looks out for everyone in the neighborhood; the way he always seems to know the right thing to say, and especially, the way he cares for his plants. Malcolm has dreamed of having plants that will grow as big and healthy as Pop’s but making that into a reality is turning out to be much harder than he thought. To keep him going, Pops reminds Malcolm that “Good things take time.” But when Pops unexpectedly passes away, and his plants are left to Malcolm; Malcolm feels like there is too much responsibility on his shoulders and hurt in his heart.

With Good Things, Maryah Greene tells a tender and honest story about loss, hope and memory while gorgeous and colorful illustrations by Alleanna Harris bring this world to life.


Sneak Peek

Malcolm and his Pops take care of their monstera plant, surrounded by glitz and glamour. From Good Things, written by Maryah Greene and illustrated by Alleanna Harris.
Malcolm spends time with his Pops both inside the house and outside on their stoop alongside the boys on the block. From Good Things, written by Maryah Greene and illustrated by Alleanna Harris.
Malcolm felt like he was underwater but he had to keep going and check on his Pops' plants. From Good Things, written by Maryah Greene and illustrated by Alleanna Harris.


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