What Do You Do with a Chance?
Readers rate it 4.6 (5 on Hardcover)
Released Sep 3, 2026 · Compendium, Incorporated, Publishing & Communications
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This is a thoughtful picture book by Kobi Yamada (known for inspirational children's works) that explores taking chances, overcoming fear, and personal growth. The book uses metaphor and gentle storytelling to encourage children to embrace opportunities and believe in themselves. There are no concerning content issues, and the message is wholly positive and age-appropriate for young readers.
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In this story, a child is visited by his first chance and unsure what to do with it, he lets it go. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though he still wants to take them. Then one day he... In this story, a child is visited by his first chance and unsure what to do with it, he lets it go. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though he still wants to take them. Then one day he realizes that he doesn't need to be brave all the time, just at the right time, to find out what amazing things can happen when he takes a chance.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Self-realization
- Chance
- Courage
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Fiction
- nyt:picture-books=2018-02-25
- New York Times bestseller
- Courage, fiction
- Children's fiction
- Emotions, fiction
- Fear, fiction
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ISBN 9781943200733 · Compendium, Incorporated, Publishing & Communications