Daniel Fehr (1980* in Winterthur, Switzerland) studied German literature and media studies at Princeton University (USA). Before that he studied photography at the Zurich University of the Arts and the School of Visual Arts in New York. Today, Daniel lives and works again in Switzerland, where he writes picture books and develops board games for children and families.
Mr Left and Mr Right is a clever, visually engaging picture book that turns the physical structure of the book itself into part of the story. Daniel Fehr’s concept is simple yet inspired: two characters who long to be together are separated not by distance or conflict, but by the pages that define their world. This playful constraint becomes the engine for creativity, curiosity, and imaginative problem solving.
What makes the book especially memorable is how it invites children to think beyond conventional boundaries. Through repetition, humor, and escalating attempts to cross the divide, young readers are encouraged to see obstacles not as endings, but as invitations to innovate. Celeste Aires’s illustrations perfectly complement the narrative, guiding the eye and reinforcing the book’s central idea that solutions often appear when we change how we look at the problem.
Mr Left and Mr Right succeeds as both a joyful reading experience and a subtle lesson in creative thinking. It’s a standout example of how picture books can engage children intellectually while remaining warm, accessible, and fun one that rewards curiosity and invites readers of all ages to quite literally think outside the box.