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The Littlest yak / Lu Fraser ; Kate Hindley.
A little yak yearns for BIG things in this rollicking, rhyming picture book that celebrates individuality, unique talents, and the importance of not growing up too fast.Gertie is the littlest yak, feeling stuck in her smallness. She wants to grow UP with the hugest of hooves and humongous horns! Because there isn't anything a BIG yak can't do.So Gertie devises a growing-up plan. She eats her veggies, exercises every day, and reads lots of books. Still, she isn't any bigger. But when the other yaks come calling for Gertie to help them with a daring and dangerous task, could it be because it's something only a small yak can do?Lu Fraser's debut picture book is a heartwarming and relatable story of individuality, self-esteem, and the joys of being young and small. Bestselling illustrator Kate Hindley has created a delightful wintry landscape, packed with adorable yaks in woolly hats and coats. Readers won't be able to resist snuggling down with this charming read aloud.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781682632826
- ISBN: 1682632822
- Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Atlanta, Georgia : Peachtree, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "First published in Great Britain in 2020 by Simon and Schuster UK Ltd"--Title page verso. |
| Target Audience Note: | 4-8 years AD810L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.6 0.5 517941. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Yak > Juvenile fiction. Body size > Juvenile fiction. Mother and child > Juvenile fiction. Helping behavior > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. Stories in rhyme. |
Available copies
- 14 of 18 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 18 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | JE FRA (Text) | 0001002468724 | JUV Easy | Checked out | 04/23/2024 |
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The Littlest Yak
A little yak yearns for BIG things in this rollicking, rhyming picture book that celebrates individuality, unique talents, and the importance of not growing up too fast. Gertie is the littlest yak in her pack, feeling stuck in her smallness. She wants to grow up and have BIGNESS and TALLNESS, with the hugest of hooves and humongous horns too! Because there isn't anything a BIG yak can't do. So Gertie devises a growing-up plan. She eats her veggies, exercises every day, and reads lots of books. Still, she isn't any bigger. But when the other yaks come calling for Gertie to help them with a daring and dangerous task, could it be because it's something only a small yak can do? Lu Fraser's debut picture book is a heartwarming and relatable story of individuality, self-esteem, and the joys of being young and small. best-selling illustrator Kate Hindley has created a delightful wintry landscape, packed with adorable yaks in woolly hats and coats. Readers won't be able to resist snuggling down with this charming read aloud. A CCBC Choice
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