2022
Matt and Mandy
July 2022


“Matt and Mandy,” Friend, July 2022

Matt and Mandy

Mandy and friend walking

I’m so hungry!

Me too. Let’s stop here.

girls stopping to look at fruit stand

Hmm. I’ll just have a snack at home.

friend holding out apple to Mandy

Want one? Here.

Oh, I didn’t see you pay for it.

friend talking while Mandy looks at the apple

Oh … uh … I didn’t. I just took it. Some of the other kids take stuff all the time.

Mandy holding the apple back out to friend

I can’t take this. I wouldn’t feel good about it.

I don’t really feel that good about it either.

I think I know what will make us both feel better.

two girls smiling and walking away

You were right. I feel a lot better after taking it back.

Me too. It always feels good to do the right thing.

Illustrations by Matt Sweeney