Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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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.