When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

Written by Marc Colagiovanni · Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

A person decides to go left and leave their worries behind, leading to a journey of self-discovery and growth.

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32 pages· 496 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where nothing seems to go right, a young protagonist decides to take a different path—literally. This whimsical journey explores the power of choice and resilience. With lyrical text and stunning illustrations, this story inspires readers to embrace their agency and forge their own way. What happens when you decide to go left instead of right? Discover the strength in choosing your own direction and the magic that unfolds when you do. Perfect for those facing life's milestones, this tale reassures that even in adversity, a new path can lead to unexpected wonders.

From the publisher

Instant New York Times bestseller!From #1 New York Times bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds and talented debut author Marc Colagiovanni comes an inspirational story about optimism, overcoming adversity, and forging your own path.”One day for no particular reason, nothing was going right. Absolutely positively, nothing was going right. So, I decided to go left…”Told through creative language play, and with depth and whimsy, this picture book reminds readers of their own agency and the power they have to direct their own path. Marc Colagiovanni’s lyrical text and Peter H. Reynolds’s stunning art create an enduring message of strength and perseverance that is both universal and personal, and one that readers will be drawn to over and over again.This first of two new picture books created in collaboration with Marc and Peter will inspire, affirm, and reassure readers at key milestone moments in every young reader’s life. When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left makes an inspiring graduation gift as well as a must-have, uplifting read sure to bring positivity to all who read it and remind us that even when nothing is going right… we can always choose to go left.

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