{"product_id":"when-things-arent-going-right-go-left","title":"When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWhen Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Resilience and optimism win the day -- and the long game -- in an encouraging fable about finding one's way.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eOur Table\u003c\/i\u003e by Peter H. Reynolds: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Amazon Best Children's Book of 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"In Reynolds' established tradition, this story is simple and full of heart, celebrating the wonder and possibility of being human and being in relationship... Sweet and timely for today's families.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Reynolds tells the story simply and illustrates it expressively... A reminder of what really matters.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBe You!\u003c\/i\u003e by Peter H. Reynolds: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What is remarkable about the book is that even though the instructions and the brief sentences explaining them are at times vague, the illustrations expand on them in ways readers will find endearing and uplifting... Both beautiful and inspiring as graduation gift or guide to life.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSay Something!\u003c\/i\u003e by Peter H. Reynolds: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A motivational must-have for every collection.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book's encouragement to kids to find their voices can also be used to start a conversation about how they can make a difference in their world.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Word Collector\u003c\/i\u003e by Peter H. Reynolds: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Peter H. Reynolds always manages to walk a delicate line with his books -- make that a couple lines: weighty but not weighed down. Universal yet kid-centric. No easy feat.\" -- Travis Jonker, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Capture[s] the beauty of words and the wonder of sharing them with others... enchanting.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Packs a powerful punch... capture[s] both the joy of learning and the power of kindness.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHappy Dreamer\u003c\/i\u003e by Peter H. Reynolds: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The message of acceptance and patience comes through clearly, and the exhortation to 'carve your own path' and 'show the world who you are' will be appreciated by anyone who has ever felt misunderstood.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Celebrates individuality, self-expression, and the joys of being a dreamer... a liberating validation of dreaming as restorative, comforting, and powerful, while giving kids full license to be themselves.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A sweet gift to praise spirited individuality, this choice encourages readers to dream big. Let those sparkles fly!\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Our Table: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Amazon Best Children's Book of 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"In Reynolds' established tradition, this story is simple and full of heart, celebrating the wonder and possibility of being human and being in relationship... Sweet and timely for today's families.\" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Reynolds tells the story simply and illustrates it expressively... A reminder of what really matters.\" -- Booklist, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Be You!: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What is remarkable about the book is that even though the instructions and the brief sentences explaining them are at times vague, the illustrations expand on them in ways readers will find endearing and uplifting... Both beautiful and inspiring as graduation gift or guide to life.\" -- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Say Something!: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A motivational must-have for every collection.\" -- School Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book's encouragement to kids to find their voices can also be used to start a conversation about how they can make a difference in their world.\" -- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Word Collector: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Peter H. Reynolds always manages to walk a delicate line with his books -- make that a couple lines: weighty but not weighed down. Universal yet kid-centric. No easy feat.\" -- Travis Jonker, School Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Capture[s] the beauty of words and the wonder of sharing them with others... enchanting.\" -- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Packs a powerful punch... capture[s] both the joy of learning and the power of kindness.\" -- School Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Happy Dreamer: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The message of acceptance and patience comes through clearly, and the exhortation to 'carve your own path' and 'show the world who you are' will be appreciated by anyone who has ever felt misunderstood.\" -- Booklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Celebrates individuality, self-expression, and the joys of being a dreamer... a liberating validation of dreaming as restorative, comforting, and powerful, while giving kids full license to be themselves.\" -- Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A sweet gift to praise spirited individuality, this choice encourages readers to dream big. Let those sparkles fly!\" -- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Ish: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Ish... encourages readers to see the world anew.\" -- School Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Dot: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Simplicity itself, like the dot in the title, this small book carries a big message.\" -- Booklist, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"In this engaging, inspiring tale, Reynolds (illustrator of the Judy Moody series) demonstrates the power of a little encouragement... Reynolds pulls off exactly what his young heroine does, creating an impressive work from deceptively simple beginnings.\" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"With art that seems perfectly suited to the mood and the message of the text, Reynolds inspires with a gentle and generous mantra: 'Just make a mark.'\" -- School Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It may speak to formerly artistic young readers who are selling their own abilities short.\" -- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMARC COLAGIOVANNI \u003c\/b\u003eis a children's book author who is currently a practicing attorney in the state of Rhode Island. While he is honored to be a part of the legal profession and enjoys the practice of law, his true passion is writing. He is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eWhen Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Reflection in Me\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Marc was born, raised, and currently resides in Cranston, Rhode Island, with his wife and three daughters. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePETER H. REYNOLDS\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eHappy Dreamer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Word Collector\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSay Something!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBe You!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOur Table\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll We Need Is Love and a Really Soft Pillow!\u003c\/i\u003e He is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWhen Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Reflection in Me\u003c\/i\u003e by Marc Colagiovanni. His books have been translated into over 25 languages around the globe and are celebrated worldwide. In 1996, he founded FableVision with his brother, Paul, as a social change agency to help create \"stories that matter, stories that move.\" He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds and talented debut author Marc Colagiovanni comes an inspirational story about optimism, overcoming adversity, and forging your own path.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"One day for no particular reason, nothing was going right. Absolutely positively, nothing was going right. So, I decided to go left...\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first of two 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. \u003ci\u003eWhen Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003ego left\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/15\/2023 (EAN 9781338831184, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/24\/2023 (EAN 9781338831184, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2023 pg. 70 (EAN 9781338831184, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Colagiovanni, Marc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orchard Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023-03-07\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction|Social Themes|Self-Esteem \u0026amp; Self-Reliance|Juvenile Fiction|Readers|Beginner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Self-esteem|Change|Picture books|Children's stories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781338831184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781338831184\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orchard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154162352406,"sku":"SP-9781338831184","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781338831184_spiral.png?v=1774934988","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/when-things-arent-going-right-go-left","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}