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