My Path

by Jana Curll

A joyful, empowering celebration of finding your path with an adorable snail protagonist — follow the snail's sparkly silver trail on every page!

In this charmingly illustrated picture book, a little snail sets off to find its path. There are mountains to climb, rushing rivers to cross, and sometimes the journey ahead seems impossible. But listening to their inner voice, this determined snail keeps going.

Follow this adventurous snail as they decide not to follow the crowd and face unexpected challenges. This inspiring journey will help young readers see that even the smallest creature can find their unique way forward.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 6, 2025

Reviews

[Parker Lapointe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet and simple children’s book about following your own path, and recognizing what’s right for others might not be right for you. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations.

[Stephanie Tournas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A curious little snail narrates its daily path through grass, trees, rocks, even across a stream. Sometimes the path is easy, sometimes it’s lonely or goes around in circles, and sometimes the snail has to ask for help. Whatever kind of day the snail has, it knows that there will be another day in which it can choose a path.

Youngsters will enjoy following the shiny, silver trail that the snail leaves and can observe the highlights, dangers and pleasures it encounters. The text really works on two levels: the concrete narration of the snail’s journey, which makes the most sense for toddlers; and older readers will be able to discern the philosophical nature of being open to whatever path life provides. Pleasing large scale (digital?) artwork makes the snail the focal point, with its determined aspect and cute, alert eyes on stalks. One full bleed vertical spread shows the snail slithering down a cliff – toddlers will have lots to think about with what that would be like.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲, 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒 𝗍𝗐𝗂𝗌𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗎𝗋𝗇 𝗂𝗌 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗁 𝖼𝖾𝗅𝖾𝖻𝗋𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀.

📖 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙: The dedication alone says it all:

“𝘋𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘴...”

It feels like a quiet hug for anyone who’s ever wondered if they... fit.

🎨 𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: We adore our little snail buddy and its shiny trail. Page after page, it forges ahead, showing kids (and adults) that being slow, steady, or different is totally okay.

🔊 𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: An embedded QR code linked to the audiobook. 🎧 My youngest mastered the scan-and-follow trick on his tablet, and it’s been a game-changer for his reading confidence. Smart tech + warm storytelling = magic.

⭐️ 𝟒.𝟓 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨! A charming, heartfelt picture book that reminds us all: there’s no wrong way to wander. It’s a sweet, uplifting read that sparks conversation about authenticity and kindness.

Thanks to the publisher for the gifted copy

[Bailey Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Path by @jana_curll is a heartwarming, inspiring, needed, and lovely read! I am so touched by this wonderful book! The main character has an undeniable determination. He displays true perseverance while also reminding the reader that it is okay to ask for help, have doubts, take things slow, end up somewhere unexpected, and have so many other confounding feelings and thoughts as we each walk on our own path. This is beautiful and timely message for anyone but especially graduates who are making big life decisions and experiencing rapid changes. I love the illustrations, message, and positive tone of this book! I highly recommend this one!

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

It isn't often that one finds a snail as a protagonist in a children's book, but this one, who is charting its own path, provides a good example to young readers about remaining true to oneself, which just might means going it alone, resting for a bit, even asking for help. But what really matters is that one keeps going. Not everyone travels the same path at the same pace or for the same reasons or goals. I like the nature-filled, green, and softly drawn images that make the snail seem quite adorable and determined. This picture book might be a good choice to share at the start of a new school year or even at the end.

[Tina Hoggatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

The central metaphor (and lesson) of finding your own path and sticking to it through challenges and peril is delivered as lightly as possible. A personable snail tells their own story and the author's illustrations are delightful. The choice to print the snail's trail in silver as it journeys through the book is a stroke of genius and will delight a child who will be able to trace the path and glean hidden layers in the story.

[Lucy Lightning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comforting and inspiring!

We are all on different paths in life, sometimes that path might not make sense to others but it does to us. Keep on going, ask for help and know that it is going to be alright.

The illustrations coupled with the tone of the writing, make for a mindfulness read for both child and adult.

[Erin Buhr]

Everyone has a different path to follow, including the cute little snail in this picture book. Every day he wakes up and follows is own path, leaving a trail behind him. The sweet text of this book is well paced, empowering and encouraging. The illustrations are darling. I love the muted color palette.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a beautiful book with a wonderful message. Following your own path (as the main character shows) can be daunting, inspiring, lonely, unique, confusing, and beautifully fulfilling. The little snail on the pages encourages readers to keep going even if others don’t understand your path. A lovely little meditation on forging your own way through life.

[Sarah Titus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute book with a great message and even better illustrations. I can't wait to keep reading this to my daughter as she grows up🩷

[Steph]

Turn/Level: 1/3

Every path is different, why isn't that obvious?

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was trying to be inspirational and whatever, which it is and had a nice message, but I mostly liked the cool glitter silver path that the snail made everywhere it went.

[Eadrinor · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute! Loved the story and illustrations for the story of a snail following his own path in life. Such an important and inspiring message to do what you can where you are.

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice tale about finding your own path to follow, though the author's lovely illustrations are the real reason for picking this one up.

[Stefanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mooi, grappig en vol betekenis! Een echte metafoor voor het leven 🐌

[Jackie G · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Meaghann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love! The story! The illustrations! I love this book