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.

About the Author
Bethany V. Freitas is the author of Not Yet, Yeti illustrated by Maddie Frost, a story about having a growth mindset at school. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two kids, one of whom started kindergarten while she wrote this book. (He was ready!) 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.


Book Information
ISBN 9780358450252
Author Bethany V. Freitas
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 444g
Dimensions(mm) 290mm * 240mm * 10mm