What Do You Do With a Chance?

By Kobi Yamada, Mae Besom (Illustrator)

Part of the What Do You Do With series

A child learns courage by seizing missed chances, discovering the magic of new experiences.

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38 pages· 550 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A child encounters a chance but hesitates, letting it slip away. When another chance comes, fear holds him back. Yet, he learns that courage isn't constant but timely. Will he embrace the next opportunity and uncover the wonders it holds? This tale inspires readers to face fears and seize life's chances, as they might lead to incredible beginnings.

From the publisher

The award-winning creators of New York Times bestsellers What Do You Do With an Idea and What do You Do With a Problem return with a story of a child who isn’t sure what to make of a chance encounter—then discovers that when you get brave, take chances, and say yes to new experiences, amazing things can happen.

In this story, a child is visited by his first chance―and not being sure what to do with it, he lets it go. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though the truth was that he still wanted to take one…

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 38
Words: 550
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~381L

Themes & topics

Books about bravery Books about trying new things Books about social themes Books about new experiences Books about courage

What readers & critics say

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“I'm a huge fan of Kobi Yamada's and Mae Besom's books. I love their illustration style and how they take an abstract concept like taking a chance and present it in a friendly, approachable manner that's conducive to discussion. The story captures the feeling behind wanting to take chances when they come your way but also the worry associated with messing them up.”

Mr. Staccato

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