The Strange Shirt Spot by Dr. Seuss

A boy gets a mysterious spot on his clean shirt and tries to clean it—only to have it move to everything else he touches. No matter where he puts it, the spot won’t go away until he finally comes clean to his mother. A companion to The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, this story humorously explores guilt, problem avoidance, and honesty. It’s a relatable tale of small mistakes and the trouble they can cause when ignored.