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The Littlest Yak Hardcover – Picture Book, October 5, 2021

by Lu Fraser (Author), Kate Hindley (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 513 ratings
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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.

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    3 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD810L
  6. Dimensions
    10.55 x 0.39 x 10.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Peachtree
  8. Publication date
    October 5, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    1682632822
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1682632826
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"Fraser elevates the familiar story line with a well-paced rhyming text that invites reading aloud. . . . Hindley 's digitally colored pen-and-ink illustrations . . . are populated with endearing yaks, whose boldly patterned hats and scarves match the story 's cozy feel."—The Horn Book

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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 England with her husband and daughter and writes her best stories in a little shed in her backyard.

Kate Hindley is an illustrator who has brought many best-selling 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Peachtree (October 5, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1682632822
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1682632826
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD810L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.55 x 0.39 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Lu Fraser loves books; she loves the shape of them, the feel of them & even the smell of them (she's been caught giving them a good sniff when she thinks no one is looking!).

    Her debut picture book, 'The Littlest Yak' (illustrated by Kate Hindley) won the Oscars Book Prize, The Sainsbury's Best Picture Book Award & The Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year Award, whilst her second book, 'The Viking Who Liked Icing' (illustrated by Mark McKinley) was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award.

    Over the years Lu has lived in lots of places (& travelled to lots more) but the one thing she always packs is a good book. Now she gets to write her own books in a shed in her garden. Lu is pretty sure life doesn't get any better than that.

    After books, Lu is also very fond of Yaks, Vikings, Witchlings & Camels. Luckily for her family she hasn't put any of these in her shed (yet...).

    Lu lives in the south of England, in the middle of nowhere, with her husband & daughter & their much-hugged Beagle & Great Dane.

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Becky Compton
5.0 out of 5 stars The Littlest Yak
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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This is such a sweet book. Uplifting story and beautiful illustrations. Purchased for my church's Preschool.
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most incredible book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
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The rhymes. The characters. The story. THIS IS IT. I've been reading this to my daughter from 4 months until now (13 months) and she still can't get enough. Also, this wildly hormonal, nursing mom would cry at the sweet message/ending 4/5 times, so there's that. I've purchased this book for all my friends who are new moms. Only downside is that it's paper and my daughter is wrinkled it so much I'll have to buy our second one soon.
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Harriet
5.0 out of 5 stars The Littlest Yak
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022
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My 5 year old granddaughter loved it.
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Kelly Carey
5.0 out of 5 stars A Plucky Yak in a Nordic Hat!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
With Nordic phrases and a herd of expressive yaks, author Lu Fraser and illustrator Kate Hindley deliver a wonderful rhyming story in The Littlest Yak (Peachtree, 2020). While the theme of someone small wanting to be big is universal, Fraser injects fresh humor into the story using a plucky yak named Gertie and a snowy mountain setting. Gertie concocts a “growing-up plan” that includes eating veggies, exercise, and reading books (“because grown-ups have big things to think and to know”). When her plan doesn’t work and a tear from a frustrated Gertie plops “from her cheek to the snow” readers will sympathize with the sad little yak. Sadness will turn to cheers when a rescue mission is perfect for the grippy little Gertie. She'll learn she's just the right size and readers will agree that The Littlest Yak is just the right book to convey an age-old message in a unique way.
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kwc
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Picture Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021
The Littlest Yak is the cute story of Gertie who wishes to be bigger. It is easy to follow story with a lesson about small ones being able to do big things and accepting yourself. Told in rhyming verse and colorfully illustrated I could easily see myself reading this book to my younger students.
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Callen Kropp
5.0 out of 5 stars The Littlest Yak lands the BIGGEST impact!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
The Littlest Yak by Lu Fraser is a sweet story of acceptance and purpose. Like many of us, Gertie, the littlest yak of them all, feels insignificant and unworthy. In her search for "BIGNESS," Gertie developed her own diet and exercise program. "She pattered up mountains, she clattered down hills, she hopped and she skipped, and never sat still." She also read books "to make her thoughts grow," but even her best efforts didn't make a difference. Gertie still felt small.

But one day, her Mummy Yak hurriedly summoned Gertie to rescue another yak who was stuck on a craggy cliff's edge "at the end of the narrowest, rockiest ledge." With perfect metered verse and stunning illustrations, Lu Fraser and her illustrator, Kate Hindley relate the wonder of Gertie in a rescue mission only possible by Mummy's "littlest yak."

Gertie's triumphant rescue will charm children and help them to realize that we all have purpose and "bigness" isn't always defined by physical stature. The Littlest Yak, with its beautiful format, rich illustrations and entertaining rhyme, would be a perfect addition to any family library.
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Riverdancer
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent story to read aloud to celebrate the bigness in all of us.
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2021
Gertie the yak wants nothing more than to be big. Significantly smaller than the other yaks in her herd, Gertie struggles to do most of the things the others can do. Though Gertie’s mother tries to convince her that big things are in Gertie’s future, Gertie herself is not so sure. One day, the herd seeks Gertie’s assistance to rescue an even smaller yak from a precarious perch on the mountainside. It is on this day that Gertie begins to realize the “bigness” that resides inside even the smallest of packages.

This superb picture book blends unique illustrations with a compelling narrative that will draw readers back again and again. Created using pencil and ink in a limited color palette, Gertie’s world is depicted primarily in grays, blues, turquoise, black, and white with accents of red and yellow. Patterns on the yaks’ clothing couple with these hues to give the book a distinctly Northern European appearance within the frozen landscape Gertie calls home. A dynamic and varied illustrative approach enhances the plot and supports energetic visual storytelling.

Accompanying the illustrations is a rhyming, rhythmic text that is as fun to voice aloud as it is to hear. Echoes of Dr. Seuss can be found in the writing style, occasional use of unusual words, and the overall message of self-love. Short snippets of text punctuate each page, often split mid-sentence to vary the pacing of the narrative. Every so often, words are shown in all capital letters to help them stand out from the rest of the line while enhancing textual awareness in young readers.

Homes and classrooms alike will delight in this enjoyable story, and readers of all ages, especially those who are short in stature, will find a special kinship with this book. Though being small can be challenging at times, everyone has “bigness” inside them that is to be celebrated. This is a highly recommended and eagerly anticipated addition to read aloud collections for young elementary school-aged readers.

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Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable Story!
Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2021
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I love the story line, the illustrations, and the message of this picture book. I hope that the little recipient will feel the same way. Highly recommended.
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donnasbookblog
5.0 out of 5 stars I thought that this book was great and lots of fun!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2022
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I thought that this book was great and lots of fun!

The book was well laid out, it was nice and had some lovely illustrations and it is a fab introduction to the wonderful Gertie - I read the book with my five-year-old daughter and she really loved it, she is quite a bit smaller than some of the other children in her year at school so book was really positive for her and made here giggle and smile.

It was well written, the story was easy to follow and it had a great flow to the story

It is 5 stars from me for this one – very highly recommended!
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Christine Pickios
5.0 out of 5 stars A charming book for children with a powerful message. Wonderfully illustrated.
Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2021
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A charming book for children with a powerful message. Wonderful illustrations.
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Lori the Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OD THE BEAT RHYMED BOOKS I VE READ IN A LONG TIME
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2021
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A must have ! A beautiful rhymed story about the littlest yak of the herd who wants to be big and have the ' bigness' the big ones have to do big things. But eventually it is the littlest yak s ' smallness' that helps her do the biggest thing.

•Beautifully rhymed- one of the best rhymed books I ve read recently , and belive me, we have sooo many children books-
• lovely story that will help children who want to be grown ups to appreciate their being little whilst they can;
• super illustrations!
• my 3yo loved it and it s a recurring bedtime story
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Ella WR
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a GREAT book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2022
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My little one adores this book and we can’t wait to get him the next one for Christmas. The rhymes are beautifully done, the illustrations are very sweet and there is a lovely morale to the story. You will not be disappointed if you buy this and I’m sure will become as loved as some of our other favourites.
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