WHEN THINGS AREN'T GOING RIGHT, GO LEFT by Marc Colagiovanni & Peter H. Reynolds
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Author: Marc Colagiovanni
Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds
Uplifting, thoughtful, and full of quiet confidence, WHEN THINGS AREN'T GOING RIGHT, GO LEFT is an inspiring picture book about optimism, resilience, and choosing your own path - even when everything feels off.
“One day, for no particular reason, nothing was going right. Absolutely, positively, nothing was going right. So, I decided to go left…”
Through playful language and gentle metaphor, this story follows a narrator who, faced with frustration and obstacles, makes a simple but powerful choice: to try something different. By “going left,” the narrator discovers new perspectives, unexpected possibilities, and the reassurance that we always have agency - even when circumstances feel out of control.
Written by Marc Colagiovanni and illustrated with warmth and expressive beauty by Peter H. Reynolds, this collaboration delivers a timeless message about perseverance and self-belief. Perfect for classrooms, family reading, and milestone moments, When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left is a reassuring reminder that even on the hardest days, we can choose a new direction - and keep moving forward.