Children's Book
You Can't Do It
Showing what CAN be done with time and effort.
By Tony Batten
- Published 24 September 2026
- Paperback ISBN: 9781918607529
- Hardback ISBN: 9781918607536
What happens when someone tells you, "You can't do it"?
Tony is an autistic dad who loves walking and challenging himself. One day, he sets himself an incredible challenge: to walk from London to Brighton in a single day.
It won't be easy.
His legs hurt. His feet hurt. His body wants to stop. Along the way, people doubt him, and even his own children tell him, "You can't do it, Dad."
But Tony keeps going.
Step by step and mile by mile, Tony pushes through tiredness, doubt and heavy rain. Along the way, he even has a funny encounter with a cow!
Inspired by Tony Batten's real-life achievement, You Can't Do It is an uplifting children's story about determination, courage, perseverance and believing in yourself.
After walking 52.15 miles and taking around 124,000 steps, Tony finally reaches Brighton Pier, proving that sometimes the biggest challenges can be overcome by simply taking one more step.
Believe in yourself. Keep going. Never stop taking the next step.
