Willy Not Good

One day, while my family and I were traveling, we came to a river that needed to be crossed by ferry. My son, Cooper, who was five or six years old at the time, saw that the ferry was actually closed that day and, from the back seat, said, "Daddy, that is weally, weally not good." From his hysterical observation came the idea of a story about a boy named Willy Not Good who never would do what a good boy should.

So Willy Not Good tells the story of a young mischievous boy who has to learn the hard way that when God's Word says to "obey your parents," there's a reason for it. Because of his history of not listening or obeying, he has earned the nickname Willy Not Good.

Based on some of the real-life misadventures of my son, Cooper, Willy Not Good is ultimately a fun way to present not only the gospel to your kids but also the importance of obeying you as their loving parent. My prayer is that you enjoy reading it to your little ones as much as I enjoyed writing it.