Not Yet, Yeti

(Hardback)

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Yeti learns about the importance of patience and perseverance as he uses growth mindset on his first day of kindergarten.

It's Yeti's first day of school and there are so many new things to try! Maybe he can't do everything he wants to do perfectly just yet, but his supportive teacher and helpful classmates are there to remind him that he can always try again.

Yeti's journey to achieving his goals highlights the importance of nurturing a positive self-image and a growth mindset in early learners. With gentle humor, expressive illustrations, and a lovable protagonist, this simple and effective story is a perfect teaching aid for both parents and educators alike.

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a deliberate and overt social-emotional tool--made in consultation with literacy experts in the field--aimed at teaching children about persistence and how to develop a growth mindset.... the messaging is clear and simple. -- Booklist

Author Bio

Maddie Frost creates her illustrations by making handmade textured and patterned swatches with materials like watercolour paint, crayon, pencils, and even kitchen spices! She scans the swatches into Photoshop and digitally cuts the shapes she needs to make something. Her final images can consist of anywhere from fifty to five hundred pieces that are all layered together. Maddie lives in Arlington, Massachusetts, with her husband.