Title: Wrong Hand Only
Author: Priyanka Agarwal Mehta
Publisher: Sam and Mi
Type: Paperback
Pages: 32
Recommended age group: 3-7/8 years
A Beautiful Reminder That Learning Is A Journey
Parenthood is such an interesting ride. We beam with pride when our kids excel, get excited watching them discover new things, laugh at their silliness, and yes — sometimes get frustrated when they just don’t “get it.”
The story follows Ana and her mom, who has injured her dominant hand and is quietly struggling to manage everyday tasks while still showing up for Ana. Meanwhile, at school, Ana’s class is preparing for an upcoming parent event, and Ana has a brilliant idea for what that event should look like. On the big day, there’s a fun, interactive game that gets every parent enthusiastically involved — and what follows is pure joy.
My 4 year old girl couldn’t stop giggling at the pictures as I narrated them to her. Kudos to the illustrator because frankly I was drawn to the book right from the time I saw the cover. That’s the magic of picture books — they pull kids and grown-ups in completely.
But this book is about more than laughs. It gently uncovers something deeper: the real struggles that both parents and children face, and how much empathy it takes to go through them.
Reading it took me back to when I broke my right wrist years ago. I didn’t have a child to care for then, but I remember the sheer difficulty of everyday life — I couldn’t open a juice bottle, couldn’t wash my hair, and honestly felt quite low. Eventually, I pushed myself to learn something new: using my left hand for simple tasks. Slowly, surely, I became ambidextrous. This book brought that whole experience rushing back.
While reading it with my daughter, we talked about how we can help each other when someone is struggling. She lit up and said, “Like how you help me when I’m learning to read, or when I struggle to eat my dal with a spoon!” That’s exactly what this book teaches — and it’s a lesson for parents just as much as kids: learning is a journey, patience matters, and effort counts far more than instant results.
Key takeaways for parents of little ones:
- Struggles — big or small — are a normal part of growing (for kids and grown-ups alike)
- Patience and encouragement matter more than getting things “right” immediately
- Helping each other through hard moments builds empathy and connection
- Picture books are a wonderful bridge for real conversations with your child
This is, without a doubt, a MUST-have for your family bookshelf. One of the best Sam and Mi books we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing — highly recommend adding it to your collection!
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