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When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

Marc Colagiovanni

Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds

Ages: 6+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Orchard Books/Scholastic

ISBN: 978-1-338-83118-4

Keywords: Social emotional issues, managing fears

A brown-skinned boy narrates a day full of worries and doubts. His fears become manageable, and he changes course. Cheerful cartoon-style illustrations.