18 must-read juvenile books like When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni

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When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

By: Marc Colagiovanni

4.38

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

From #1 New York Times bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds and talented debut author Marc Colagio…

If you liked the juvenile plot in When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni , here is a list of 18 books like this:

Cover of Ish (Creatrilogy) by Peter H. Reynolds

1. Ish (Creatrilogy)

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in th… read more

Similar categories in Peter H. Reynolds's Ish (Creatrilogy) book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • growth mindset
  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • fiction
Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

2. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • emotion
  • juvenile
Cover of The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) by Jory John

3. The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

By: Jory John

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon c… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • emotion
  • juvenile
Cover of Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds

4. Creepy Crayon!

By: Aaron Reynolds

4.32

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carro… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Reynolds's Creepy Crayon! book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6) by Jory John

5. The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6)

By: Jory John

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borro… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6) book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • emotion
Cover of There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds

6. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. The Truth About Dragons

By: Julie Leung

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more

Similar categories in Julie Leung's The Truth About Dragons book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • adventure
Cover of If I Was a Horse by Sophie Blackall

8. If I Was a Horse

By: Sophie Blackall

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spec… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's If I Was a Horse book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) by Ryan T.  Higgins

9. We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3)

By: Ryan T. Higgins

4.30

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-… read more

Similar categories in Ryan T. Higgins's We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish (Penelope Rex, #3) book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Be You! by Peter H. Reynolds

10. Be You!

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.44

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Peter H. Reynolds creates a celebration of individuality--and staying true to Y-O-U!Be curious...Be… read more

Similar categories in Peter H. Reynolds's Be You! book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • growth mindset
  • self help
  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of This is a Story by John Schu

11. This is a Story

By: John Schu

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the … read more

Similar categories in John Schu's This is a Story book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of The Umbrella by Beth Ferry

12. The Umbrella

By: Beth Ferry

3.97

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling creators behind Stick and Stone comes an inspiring story of per… read more

Similar categories in Beth Ferry's The Umbrella book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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13. In Every Life

By: Marla Frazee

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipien… read more

Similar categories in Marla Frazee's In Every Life book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • emotion
  • juvenile
Cover of The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds

14. The Word Collector

By: Peter H. Reynolds

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? … read more

Similar categories in Peter H. Reynolds's The Word Collector book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Remember by Joy Harjo

15. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year (The Questioneers) by Andrea Beaty

16. Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year (The Questioneers)

By: Andrea Beaty

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year is a moving story starring the Questioneers’ teacher that’s all abo… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Beaty's Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year (The Questioneers) book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • emotion
Cover of How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett

17. How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

By: Mac Barnett

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question. … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! by Sandra Boynton

18. Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

By: Sandra Boynton

4.48

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! Beloved author Sandra Boynton—and a very exuberant chicken!—have an im… read more

Similar categories in Sandra Boynton's Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • self help
  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • emotion
  • juvenile
Cover of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems

19. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

By: Mo Willems

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new hol… read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin

20. Once Upon a Book

By: Grace Lin

4.21

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern fol… read more

Similar categories in Grace Lin's Once Upon a Book book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Sleepy Sheepy by Lucy Ruth Cummins

21. Sleepy Sheepy

By: Lucy Ruth Cummins

3.72

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins and Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illu… read more

Similar categories in Lucy Ruth Cummins's Sleepy Sheepy book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of I Don't Care by Julie Fogliano

22. I Don't Care

By: Julie Fogliano

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little th… read more

Similar categories in Julie Fogliano's I Don't Care book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • emotion
  • juvenile
Cover of The Tree and the River by Aaron Becker

23. The Tree and the River

By: Aaron Becker

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In an alternate past—or possible future—a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, beari… read more

Similar categories in Aaron Becker's The Tree and the River book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Real to Me by Minh Lê

24. Real to Me

By: Minh Lê

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

An acclaimed author and a Coretta Scott King Honoree pair up for this tender story about friendship… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's Real to Me book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • juvenile
Cover of My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book by Carole Lindstrom

25. My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.57

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning and bestselling author of We Are Water Protectors comes an empowering pictur… read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni

26. When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

By: Marc Colagiovanni

4.38

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

From #1 New York Times bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds and talented debut author Marc Colagio… read more

Similar categories in Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • growth mindset
  • self help
  • childrens
  • inspirational
  • adventure
  • picture books
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • emotion
  • juvenile
Cover of Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story) by Lane Smith

27. Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story)

By: Lane Smith

4.18

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us… read more

Similar categories in Lane Smith's Stickler Loves the World (A Stickler Story) book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of I Am Ruby Bridges by Ruby Bridges

28. I Am Ruby Bridges

By: Ruby Bridges

4.44

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Ruby Bridges tells her story as never before and shares the events of the momentous day in 1960 whe… read more

Similar categories in Ruby Bridges's I Am Ruby Bridges book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity (I Am Books) by Susan Verde

29. I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity (I Am Books)

By: Susan Verde

4.30

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in I Am Me , a picture book companion to New Yo… read more

Similar categories in Susan Verde's I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity (I Am Books) book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • mental health
  • fiction
  • emotion
Cover of We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book) by Tami Charles

30. We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book)

By: Tami Charles

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter that cele… read more

Similar categories in Tami Charles's We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book) book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of In the Night Garden by Carin Berger

31. In the Night Garden

By: Carin Berger

4.07

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A gentle, collage-illustrated bedtime read about the often mysterious and always beautiful experien… read more

Similar categories in Carin Berger's In the Night Garden book and Marc Colagiovanni's When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile

28 must-read fiction books like When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni

Transform Your Habits

Ish (Creatrilogy)

Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

Jory John

4.17

Transform Your Habits

Creepy Crayon!

Aaron Reynolds

4.32

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19 must-read fiction books like The Umbrella by Beth Ferry

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

Jory John

4.17

Transform Your Habits

Simon and the Better Bone

Corey R. Tabor

4.32

Transform Your Habits

The Truth About Dragons

Julie Leung

4.38

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