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The Littlest Yak: Home Is Where the Herd Is

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The Littlest Yak: Home Is Where the Herd Is by Lu Fraser follows Gertie, the littlest yak in the herd, who embarks on an adventure to find where she truly belongs. It's a heartwarming tale that explores themes of belonging and the importance of family, wrapped in delightful rhymes and charming illustrations, perfect for young readers.
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If you're enchanted by tales of belonging and heartwarming adventures, this endearing children's book might capture your heart. With delightful illustrations and a story about discovering the true meaning of home, it's a lovely read for young ones and parents alike. Perfect for those who enjoy heartfelt narratives about family and finding one’s place in the world.

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The Littlest Yak: Home Is Where the Herd Is

The adorable new story starring Gertie, The Littlest Yak!

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The adorable new story starring Gertie, The Littlest Yak!

In this brand new adventure from award-winning duo Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley, Gertie the Littlest Yak and her family are moving mountains to pastures new. And for Gertie, that means SQUEEZING all her belongings onto her sledge.

But when someone special gets left behind, will Gertie come to see that home is about so much more than the things that you pack?

A gorgeous and heart-melting story about what REALLY makes a home.

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The Littlest Yak
WINNER of Oscar's Book Prize 2021
WINNER of the Sainsburys Book Award 2021
The Littlest Yak: The New Arrival

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The Littlest Yak: Home Is Where the Herd Is by Lu Fraser is often praised for its enchanting storytelling and vibrant illustrations. Readers appreciate the book's heartfelt message about belonging and self-discovery, conveyed through charming prose and delightful artwork, making it a beloved choice for young readers and their families.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398502437

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Illustration: Full Colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kate Hindley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Kate Hindley studied illustration at Falmouth College of Art, and went on to work for two years as a children's print designer at a studio in Northampton, whilst working freelance on children's books and greetings cards. She has now illustrated many much-loved picture books, including Oliver and Patch by Claire Freedman (author of the Aliens Love Underpants series) and the award-winning You Must Bring a Hat by Simon Philip. In 2019, Kate launched her adorable Treacle Street series lift-the-flap books, for which she both writes and illustrates. In 2020, she illustrated The Littlest Yak, written by Lu Fraser, which went on to win both the Sainsburys Children's Book Award and Oscar's Book Prize. Kate lives in Birmingham.

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