What Should Danny Do?

by Adir Levy, Ganit Levy, Mat Sadler (Illustrator)

"Danny is a real-life superhero in training, learning about his most important super power of all: 'the power to choose.' In this book, YOU decide how the story will end by making choices for Danny. You'll have a blast trying to reach all nine endings!"--

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Growth Mindset, Parenting, Kids, Superheroes

68 pages, Hardcover

Published May 17, 2017

Reviews

[H (trying to keep up with GR friends) Balikov · Rating 4 out of 5]

Danny is just your average “super-hero in training” as he describes himself. He has some super powers (such as jumping and running fast) and he is training to be able to fly. But his dad tells him that his real superpower is “the power to choose” and he provides Danny with an awesome cape that reminds him of this.
Our little girls both think that their powers of running and jumping put them on the same level as Danny. They also identify with having potential conflicts with a sibling.
There are plenty of “choose your own adventure” books for children. What makes this special is that it allows children to consider the consequences of their feelings as well as their actions. What happens when your brother gets his breakfast on your favorite plate? What would you choose to do when someone laughs at your misfortune?
Our “just” seven-year-old had no trouble reading most of it herself and she caught on to the way to follow the storyline through choices. I had to read it all to our four-year-old but she had no problem following the story and making choices. They both enjoyed the illustrations as well as the choices (and I believe it was a good way to enter into some family discussions). 4.5 *

[Kayla Miedema · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great, with 9 different ending options, it keeps children engaged for multiple readings. It is a great book to have discussions about good and bad choices, my first graders love to see what happens when they make the choices for Danny.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect book for my grandson!

[Brandon Redfern · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book exceeded my expectations. Perfectly illustrates the power of choices for children. They really enjoyed making the different choices. Most importantly I’ve been able to use it in real life examples by asking them when they are acting up “think of the power of choice, if this were your book and this was the choice you decided what’s going to be on the next pages”. It actually has worked! Great concept.

[L.E. Fidler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liam “very loves” this book because “Danny and I both love ninjas and superheroes and dogs and lemonade!”

That said, Liam rarely makes the wrong choices for Danny in the book whenever we read it because he dislikes when Danny gets reprimanded.

I dislike how many of Danny’s choices receive extrinsic rewards.

But I love that the book provides a concrete way to have active discussions about behavior, choices, and responsibilities with my seven year old.

[Jill Gomoll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this with my four year old, seven year old and ten year old. They all loved it and want to read it again tomorrow. They moved helping Danny with choices and discovering the consequences! I'm excited for his next book about school!

[Gabriela · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good children 's book about the power of decision. It has many scenarios for the little ones to choose from and experiment the consequence of their actions/choices. The illustrations are cute and colourful, very clear and even funny. Ok recommend this one to kids above 4.

[Sherry Scheline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this little choose your own book. I chose the naughty track most of the time. I’m a rebel!

[Faith Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

it’s giving “choose your own adventure” book series that i read growing up! my kindergartener and i loved this book!

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Parents of strong willed kids, get this book! I got it for my three year old for Christmas. We’ve been having some behavior problems, especially at dinner. Tonight he was about to act out at the dinner table and my husband presented him with two options just like in the book. “Would you like to throw your plate on the ground and get in trouble or would you like to eat your dinner and be happy?” Three year old stopped and did a 180 change in attitude. It just shows that the book is making him think about choices and consequences.
While reading it our six year old was drawn over to listen and participate as well. It kept both of their attention even while exploring several different endings.
In short, I highly recommend this book, especially for children who are, shall we say, asserting their independence in unfortunate ways.

[Heather Fasching · Rating 5 out of 5]

What should Danny Do (school day) is an interactive book that incorporates many stories depending on the path the reader chooses. Danny is a young boy, who like many boys and girls, has choices he needs to make throughout his day. For example, at the beginning of the story, Danny needed to get ready for school but was busy playing in his room. The reader is given the chance to choose for Danny, should he continue playing or get ready for school? Depending on the reader's choice, that will determine what page is next. The reader will discover that the decision they made may have negative consequences or positive outcomes. This is a fun read for all ages! In my class, we have many great discussions on what choices should and could be made. It is also fun to go and see how Danny's day changed when he made a poor decision. Enjoy this great conversation starter!

[Liam's Mama · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's when I read books like this and see such a high rating I'm reminded how different I am at parenting. Liam was really into this book the boy likes things he likes, has a little brother, wears a cape, turn the page and all the sudden the little boy is being a jerk and just kicking things down hitting his brother being a little shit... I'm like... uhhhhh. The responses from mom didnt teach him anything except some negative reinforcement as punishment. Ugh!

The concept was great, the execution not so much. Was almost there. Would have liked more teaching about emotions and natural consequences helping with empathy instead of selfishness.

Disappointing

[Yolanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. Great for discussing choices and consequences. Would enjoy more books like this.

[Sirah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Danny is a regular kid who has a superpower: the power to choose. As you spend the day with him, you get to help Danny decide what he should do. Sometimes the decisions are obvious, and sometimes they are subtle. There are nine endings in all, and there are a few ways to get to each. Every time Danny makes a choice, readers get to see the consequences. Danny is a relatable character, and the choices before him are realistic. You can tell this book was not written with adults in mind, but it's not too cringe to be viable as a readaloud.

[Jackie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read to me by my Aunt Lynn - this was an interactive book where we got to decide how Danny’s day went. Lorelai and I wanted to stomp on his brothers foot and yell at the girl who knocked over our lemonade but we only got to go to the toy store if we were good and used our words

[معصومه توکلی · Rating 3 out of 5]

عنوان ترجمهٔ فارسی: دنی باید چه کار کند؟

[Superq8y.Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

يتكلم عن حسن اتخاذ القرارات اليومية وكيف تؤثر على سير حياتنا ويومنا ، وفيه قيم اخرى مثل الذكاء المالي والعمل ومعاملة الاخرين بلطف ومهارة التفاوض وغيرها .. فكرته جدا غريبة في التنقل بين الصفحات حسب القرار اللي يتخذه الطفل تسير احداث القصة بشكل مختلف

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This choose-your-own story picture book is about a little boy and the choices he makes. Very cool illustrations.

[Happy LittleReaders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Danny is getting ready to go to the park! However, nothing goes right! First of all, his little brother takes his favorite plate. Should he scream until he gets the plate, or just use another plate? You decide! Danny’s day is full of decisions like these, and every decision leads to a new adventure. A wrong turn can lead to a terrible day, just as how a good decision can make Danny’s day better. Choose your own path and adventure with this book, and every time you finish, you can reread the book to try another path! Winner of the national teacher’s choice book award.
Reason for recommendation: This book has amassed more than 20,000 reviews on Amazon and has been recommended by many teachers worldwide. The innovative interactive book guides children to experience the different lives brought about by different choices by making choices for Danny. Let's learn the ability to make positive choices together with superhero Danny.

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[Iveta Ozola - Cirule · Rating 5 out of 5]

Denijs nav parasts puisēns - viņam piemīt kāda superspēja! Denijs nevar ietekmēt to, kas ar viņu notiek, bet viņš var izvēlēties, kā uz to reaģēt! Vai tās nav fantastiskas superspējas? Tādas gribētu arī pieaugušie! 🦸🦸‍♀️
Katram stāstam ir 2 scenāriji, kurus Denijs var izvēlēties. Mūsu mājā šīs grāmatas tiek pārlasītas jau neskaitāmas reizes, Tomu aizrauj aplūkoties - kā būtu, ja būtu. Šo stratēģiju esam ieviesuši arī savā ikdienas dzīvē, iztēlojoties visādas iespējas katrai situācijai. Šis koncepts ir tik ģeniāls, ka nevaru vien beigt ieteikt Denija grāmatas!

[Ashley (findabooknook) B · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 1st grade son loves reading this book over and over again. For those of us that grew up with Choose Your Own Adventure books, this will resonate with you. Danny learns that he can change his day by changing his choices. It allows kids to safely make bad choices and see how it affects the outcomes of Danny's day. Lots of good discussion for younger kids in this book. Bonus there is a 2nd in the series, where you can see Danny's good and bad choices while he is at school.

[Sarah Michel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been wanting to read this for a long time, to add to my collection of read-alouds for social emotional learning in my classroom. This book did not disappoint! It’s like a “choose your own adventure” for 6 year olds. Danny wants to keep playing in his room, but should he listen to his mom and get ready for school? What happens if he doesn’t? I can’t wait to use it to help my students think about stopping, thinking, and choosing at school and at home.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I often say that books give children the opportunity to practice who they want to be in the world, and today's recommended series gives them not only numerous opportunities to practice, but also a chance to "live" the effects of their choices! These books are picture book versions of those Choose Your Own Adventure books (which I LOVED as a child), and are also perfect for fostering positive character traits in your children. I'm talking about "The Power to Choose" series by Ganit and Adir Levy!
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Each book in the "Power to Choose" series features a child who has the power to choose both his actions and how his day turns out. Every few pages brings the reader to a choice the character has to make, with an option we know will turn out well and an option that the character may not want to make. Each choice then has logically expected results (for example, when Danny makes a choice to play cooperatively with his brother, their mom decides to take them to the park because they're having such good days, but when he instead knocks his brother's race car set down, the boys have to clean up the mess and miss out on park time). And at the end of each story combination, Danny and Darla reflect on how their choices determined the course of their days, and what they did well, and what they could do differently next time.
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We purchased What Should Danny Do? on our own, and we thank Elon Books for gifting us What Should Darla Do? and What Should Danny Do? School Day, as well as the cape, poster, and stickers. All thoughts and opinions are our own!
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The "Power to Choose" series is fun, educational, and addictive in the best way possible, reminding us all that we have the power to determine our futures rather than live them passively. You can bet we're going to get our hands on the upcoming What Should Danny Do? On Vacation as soon as possible! Stay tuned tomorrow for a giveaway— 3 lucky winners will each win a Danny book and cape of his/her choice!

[Joey · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an incredible way of engaging readers! This book has multiple story lines where the reader is left to make decisions for the main character, Danny. This books speaks on the importance of making decisions and owning the consequences or wins of those choices. For students with that lack impulse control, this would definitely put that context into perspective without making it feel personal. When someone tells you to do something different than what you are doing, it might convince you to continue doing. Perfect for children between the age of 3-10. It allows them to challenge the path the Danny will take. As a class, half of the students could come up with bad choices for him and the other half could be good choices. Seeing the consequences or awards would allow students to better understand that power of choice. Some external factors we cannot control but we can control the way we chose to go about our life.

[briz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gasp. A masterpiece. A "choose your own adventure" book aimed at the preschool set, featuring a mundane day of a little boy and his younger brother. The usual annoyances and irritations of childhood ensue (wrong plate; wanting to play with the same toy; falling over your feet and destroying the lemonade stand). The reader is then asked to choose. TO CHOOSE, do you hear me. Do you react with the more typical RAGE AND AGGRESSION AND DESPAIR?! Or do you channel your tiny inner Buddha and say "ahimsa ahimsa no prob mom".

FWIW my kid chose attack/despair every time - which ends with Danny having a terrible day indeed - and then was like, "but i wanna see what happens everywhere else in the book?" AH HAAAAA, the great lesson is upon us! Same choices = same story, my child!! It was revelatory (and very difficult) for them to choose the Buddha route. I could see the brain gears turning. WONDERFUL. Thank you, book.

[Gena M]

Genre: Choose Your Own Ending (Special Format), Adventure, Social Skills
Age: 3 and up
Reading Level: 2nd-4th grade/ While this book can be enjoyed by kids as young as preschool older kids would have an easier time reading the words.
This is a book in The Power to Choose Series which would be great to use when working on social skills or helping kids understand that their choices have consequences. Even preschool aged kids could use this book as a sounding board for not only discussing the scenarios in the book but they could break up into groups and come up with other ideas or issues that they have faced. I would then have the kids act out the problems they came up with in their groups acting out two different endings. The class could then vote on which one would be the most appropriate.

[Mr. Canning · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this book! It's like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" series book but about making good life choices. Very realistic situations that children find themselves in every day. This book stresses the power to choose and make good choices with examples of both good and bad. Critics will say it doesn't display enough diversity but I read that it is about a white family in a white setting, that's a true situation and there is nothing wrong with that. There is a section where Danny has a lemonade stand in the park where diverse children are portrayed. Perhaps, in the future I would recommend to the authors to make what would ____ do? book with a character of another background/race? Anyways, I can't wait to read this with my students!

[Tim Sheehan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chomp the Baby Gator enjoyed this interactive and empowering story about making choices.

The story follows Danny, a superhero-in-training, who faces various situations throughout his day where he needs to make decisions. Readers put themselves in Danny’s shoes to decide how he reacts in each scenario, leading to different outcomes and teaching valuable lessons about the consequences of choices. As humans, we learn a lot through our experiences and the decisions we make. This interactive book encourages children to think about their actions, understand the impact of their decisions, and learn that they have the power to shape their own experiences.

[Steven Freed · Rating 2 out of 5]

Our three and a half year old grandson thoroughly enjoyed the booked. The premise of asking a young child to make choices and understand the consequence of those choices is excellent.

One criticism - the organization of the nine stories could have used some editing. Grandpa Steve admits getting lost a couple of times, flipping pages back and forth. Hopefully that has been or will be corrected in subsequent books written by these authors.

Otherwise - BRAVO!

[Private Account · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully illustrated and absolutely brilliant in its message. The "good" choices the boy can make are a little emotionally repressive for me, preaching excessive compassion for others and none for the self, but overall this book is Standard American Parenting at its best. My six-year-old absolutely loved it.