When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on managing feelings and overcoming adversity without any depiction of physical violence. No genuinely frightening content in the book. The narrative addresses worries and fears in a gentle manner, making it suitable for young readers.
Does When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left have violence?
No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on managing feelings and overcoming adversity without any depiction of physical violence.
Does When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content in the book. The narrative addresses worries and fears in a gentle manner, making it suitable for young readers.
Does When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. While one review suggests that the book could have included a reliance on God, this is an opinion and not a reflection of the book's actual content.
Does When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The narrative does not focus on race as a central theme.
Does When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The language used is suitable for children and promotes positive messages.
Does When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers on personal growth and resilience rather than environmental issues.
Does When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The focus is on themes of optimism and managing anxiety, which are appropriate for all ages.
Does When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on personal agency and overcoming challenges without specific reference to gender expectations.
Does When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any indication of LGBTQ+ content within the narrative of 'When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left.'
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