Do Over

Another silly story where the ending is up to you.

written by Audrey Beth Stein and illustrated by kids and kids-at-heart

Publication date: November 2022
paperback and Kindle editions

buy now: Amazon

Let your imagination take you on a wild ride that ends, well, the way YOU want it to end.

This time around, there’s an elephant, a lollipop, a mysterious string, and even an otter… but when a kid (or is it a koala?) licks the lollipop, something seriously strange takes the story in a very unexpected direction.

Kid illustrators Deena, Danica, and Nat joined veteran author Audrey Beth Stein to create this entertaining and unique interactive book.

Black-and-white illustrations are ripe for coloring. Readers will delight in imagining new adventures for the characters. Nearly a dozen pages await your own words and illustrations… with a space for your name on the cover and your self-portrait inside.

Ready for a zany adventure?

"DO OVER is a clever, creative and fun story that will spark imaginations. Children can actively participate in this story where they can color in their own drawings. It's a book and activity workbook all in one! Kids will love it! Highly recommended." — Carol Gordon Ekster, author of SOME DADDIES and TRUCKER KID

"OMG I LOVE IT!!! I was literally chuckling to myself out loud at Starbucks. It's amazing. The narrative is wacky, out there, and fun. The illustrations work great with the story and text. It's funny and whimsical... I think my 5 year old and 4 year old pals would LOVE it." — Julie Murphy, early childhood educator and illustrator of LOLA IN THE STROLLER and TESSA AND THE TEASE

"Do you want to encourage writing and storytelling in a way your child will love? To create a magical spark of imagination beyond conventional boundaries, a place to problem-solve and tell stories with limitless creativity? Do Over inspires children to be fun and silly without the burden of limiting beliefs or expectations. It cultivates creativity for children to create their own ending to this delightfully playful story. The more outrageous, the better!" — Celeste Finn, author of AS I AM and MAKE ME A SHINING LAMP and founder of Big Wonder

⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ "[A] story for everyone who has ever asked 'where do stories come from?'...[T]he adventure is unexpected, illogical, and silly...The point is to have fun...This is not a bedtime story. Instead, it will help the reader wake up and think playful thoughts." — Readers' Favorite (5-star review)