Did You Look Both Ways?
A fun, artsy read that helps kids notice what’s happening on the other side of the street, and inside other people. (Without the lecture.)
What this book is about
A parent-to-parent explanation. No marketing voice. No over-explaining. Just the real reason it exists.
This started as drawings. The kind you do for fun, then suddenly realize your kids are watching, and now it’s a whole thing.
The story follows a character who’s pretty sure the world is gloomy, annoying, and not worth smiling at. Then someone shows up with a completely different experience of that same world.
It’s a gentle way to help kids practice a big skill early: perspective. Not “be nice.” Not “here’s the moral.” Just a simple shift that opens up empathy and better conversations at home.
Peek inside
Parents want to see the art and tone. Totally fair. Swipe through a few early + middle spreads.
Why parents like it
The goal is simple: a story kids enjoy, and a conversation that happens naturally after.
Empathy without the preachy vibe
It doesn’t tell kids what to think. It shows them what it feels like when perspective changes.
Built-in conversation starter
Easy “What do you think was happening on the other side?” moments, without turning bedtime into a lecture.
Bedtime-friendly pacing
Calm rhythm, playful scenes, and a satisfying shift at the end. (Parents stay awake too.)
Art you can feel
Hand-drawn, hand-colored, and intentionally imperfect in the best way. It looks like a real family made it. Because they did.
About the author
Dad. Husband. Artist. Drawer of ridiculous characters. Occasional deep thinker.
Ready to grab a copy?
If you want a story that’s fun, artsy, and sneaks in perspective without announcing it… this one’s for you.