A Choose-Your-Decision Book for Kids (and Parents)
For elementary school aged children
Every day, kids face choices that shape their friendships, emotions, and confidence.
What happens if you tell the truth?
What happens if you stay quiet?
What happens if you go along with the group-even when it feels wrong?
In What Happens If...?, kids don't just read stories-they make the decisions.
This interactive choose-your-decision book places children inside realistic, age-appropriate situations they recognize from school, home, and friendships. At key moments, kids choose what the character should do next-and then see the honest, natural consequences of that choice.
There are no right or wrong answers.
There is no lecturing or shaming.
Just thoughtful stories that help kids learn how to think ahead.
Teaches decision-making skills without preaching
Builds emotional intelligence, empathy, and responsibility
Uses real-life situations kids actually face
Shows natural consequences instead of punishment
Encourages meaningful parent-child conversations
Each chapter includes:
A realistic scenario
Three possible choices
Honest outcomes for each choice
Reflection questions for kids
A dedicated page for parents and caregivers
Children can explore different paths, go back and try again, and learn at their own pace-making this book both engaging and educational.
How choices affect feelings, friendships, and trust
How to pause before reacting
How to handle peer pressure and big emotions
How to take responsibility and repair mistakes
How to build confidence in their own judgment
These are lifelong skills-presented in a format kids actually enjoy.
Perfect for ages 5-10
Ideal for families, classrooms, counselors, and homeschool settings.
Book 1 in the What Happens If...? decision-making series
Written by Daniel Rowan
Published by Thoughtful Choices Press
Because every choice leads somewhere-and kids deserve a safe place to practice choosing well.