Trying new things can be scary. Yak's story teaches children that it's ok to take risks and help them understand that it's ok to not be perfect at something the first time they try it.
The fear of making mistakes can stop us from even trying and fill us with self-doubt. How can we feel confident when we are less than perfect? Come with Slumberkins' Yak in this interactive board book, as she learns that she is good enough just as she is and reminds them that they don't need to be perfect to love themselves.
Note: This is an updated cover of the Yak Board Book.
Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 18 reviews)
Sophia★★★★★
This book really helped my son open up about his fear of messing up in preschool — he even pointed to the yak and said “that’s me.” The pages are sturdy enough for his little hands, and the message about trying new things sticks with him after just a few reads.
Ellie C.★★★★★
My three-year-old loves the yak character and asks to read this one every night. The board book pages are sturdy enough for his enthusiastic page-turning, and the message about trying new things is gently delivered.
David C.★★★★★
My toddler, who usually hides from new tasks, actually sat still for the whole story about Yak's mistakes. The board pages are great for little hands, and the simple lesson about trying again really clicked with him.
Robert★★★★★
My son was nervous about starting swim lessons, and this book’s message about trying even when you’re scared really clicked with him. The thick board pages held up well to his excited page-turning, and the simple story kept his attention.
Harper D.★★★★★
This book's message about taking risks really landed with my four-year-old — she kept pointing to the yak on the page after she spilled her juice and said "it's okay." The board pages are thick and sturdy enough for her to turn herself without tearing.
Penelope O.★★★★★
My toddler was so nervous about starting swim lessons, but the yak's story really clicked with him—now he chants "it's okay to make mistakes" before trying anything new. The board pages are sturdy enough to survive his enthusiastic page-turning, and the simple illustrations keep him engaged. I’ve already seen him take more risks without fear of being perfect.
Claire C.★★★★★
This book has been so helpful for my preschooler, who gets frustrated when she can't do something perfectly the first time. The story about Yak taking a risk really opened up a conversation about making mistakes, and the thick board pages hold up well to repeated readings.
Brian★★★★★
My son loves the bright illustrations of Yak, and I appreciate how the story gently shows him that messing up is part of learning. The board book format is sturdy enough for his little hands to turn the pages himself. It's already helped him feel braver about trying new things.
Eli★★★★★
My three-year-old was nervous about starting swim class, but this book's simple message about trying new things really clicked with him. The thick pages are perfect for his little hands, and he asks to read it every night now.
Abigail★★★★★
My toddler has been so much more willing to try new things after we read about Yak's mistakes together. The board pages are thick enough to survive her excited page-turning, and the message about not needing to be perfect really clicks with her.
