What the Road Told Me

It's okay to be afraid, or sometimes to wander down the wrong path. What the Road Told Me is the New York Times bestseller by poet and activist Cleo Wade, perfect for all ages.

"What if I get scared? What if I get lost? What if I'm alone? What if something unexpected happens?" In life, the most important thing we can do is move forward. Keep going—no matter what. But when unexpected obstacles and obstacles appear along the way, it's normal to feel scared, frightened, and confused about the need to make choices—after all, there are so many directions and so many possibilities!

With motivating and comforting illustrations, What the Road Told Me will make you stop at every page to take a deep breath, reflect, and prepare for the next challenge. Delicately and filled with a spark that can ignite your creativity, the book takes you by the hand and carefully shows the importance of keeping alive our most courageous, persistent, and fearless selves—our inner child.

Inspiring, What the Road Told Me is suitable for young readers of all ages – from 8 to 80.

"In this picture book, the road is not only a metaphor for life's journey, but also a wise and supportive friend who accompanies readers on their individual paths. Coupled with Lucie de Moyencourt's bucolic and colorful scenes of the natural world, the accessible language and sincere tone make this book a guide for a wide range of readers finding their way to the future." – Publishers Weekly

“The child [in the book] walks through an urban environment, then along a winding road surrounded by wide rural landscapes and spooky woods, jagged mountains, and finally arrives on a tiny blue and green planet, like The Little Prince. Inspiring.” – Kirkus