The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival

by Lu Fraser, Kate Hindley (Illustrator)

Overview

Gertie is going to be a big sister! But is there room in Mummy's heart for the little yak—and an even littler new arrival?

Gertie the littlest yak is getting ready to welcome a new arrival to the family, and that means big sister planning and big sister sharing. She can’t wait to share all her favorite things — like her curly-wool comb for important back-scratching, or her pinecones for playing yak throwing and catching — because the newest yakling will have so much to learn!

But how does Gertie feel about sharing Mummy? Is there enough room in Mummy's heart to love both Gertie AND the new arrival?

This adorably warm and reassuring story from the award-winning creators of The Littlest Yak shows readers that there will always be room for families, and hearts, to grow.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682635896
Publisher:	Holiday House
Publication date:	10/03/2023
Series:	The Littlest Yak
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.58(w) x 10.56(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lu Fraser has been helping other people tell stories for years, but she has never been brave enough to share her own—until now. Lu lives in Hampshire with her husband and daughter and writes her best stories in a little shed in her backyard. Follow her on Twitter @_lufraser.

Kate Hindley is an illustrator who has brought many bestselling picture books to life, including You Must Bring a Hat, winner of the Sainsbury Children’s Book Award. She is also the author of the lift-the-flap book series Treacle Street. Kate lives in England.

• Yak-enthusiasts and readers who love unique animal protagonists
• Children who want to celebrate the joys of being young and small

• Families with new arrivals on the way

Editorial Reviews

"A good story to have on hand for families expecting a new addition."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2023

PreS-Gr 2—In this lovable follow-up to The Littlest Yak, Gertie the yak is excited to become a big sister. When her mom goes away to prepare for the baby, Gertie's grandma comes to stay. Gertie is ready to share her pine cones and favorite books but less certain about sharing her mother. Is there room enough in her mother's heart for two yaks? A drawing of a heart and reassurance from her mother lets Gertie see the truth, right before she meets the newest member of the family. The font is on the small side for emerging readers, but they will immediately discern that a parent always has room for a growing family. VERDICT A good story to have on hand for families expecting a new addition.—Annmarie Braithwaite

School Library Journal