GOING PLACES by Paul A. & Peter H. Reynolds
HARDCOVER
Author: Paul A. Reynolds
Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds
GOING PLACES is an inspiring picture book that celebrates creativity, imagination, and the courage to think differently. When children are given identical kits to build a go-cart for the annual Going Places contest, everyone rushes to follow the same plan - everyone except Maya.
While others focus on speed and competition, Maya takes her time and builds something completely unexpected. Her creation doesn’t look like a go-cart at all, but it opens the door to new ideas about what success can mean and how many ways there are to reach a goal.
With simple, thoughtful text and expressive illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds, the story is easy to follow and full of meaning. It encourages readers to value originality, curiosity, and confidence in their own ideas rather than copying others.
Perfect for classrooms, families, and anyone who loves creative thinking, Going Places is a joyful reminder that there’s more than one way to cross the finish line - and sometimes the best journeys are the ones you invent yourself.