5 stars

Oh, this is such a sweet, heartwarming, loving, adorable, and cutest book ever! The little yak, Gertie, is back again. This time, she is ready to become the big sister and welcome the mini-est yak to the family. However hard, she is even willing to share mummy yak with the new arrival. But… does mummy yak have enough space in her heart for both? 

As guessed from the premise, the book deals with preparing the older child to welcome the newest and youngest member into the family. Uncertainties, vulnerability, doubts, etc., are common since the baby in the house has to become an adult to let someone else be the baby. The book shows these concerns through Gertie while addressing them through her mother and the entire yak community. 

The answer is presented in simple terms that a child would understand with ease and become more aware of their actions and emotions. This would be a great book for families planning and expecting a second child. It’s important to communicate with the first child and ensure that they feel just as loved as before. 

The illustrations are marvelous. Right from the color scheme to Granny Hilda’s curls and Gertie’s little birdie, the pages transport the readers to the snowy mountains. And I have to mention the titles of books in Gertie’s collection. Cheeky! 

The writing style is simple and suitable for the target audience (I think so). There aren’t more than a handful of words per page. But they do the job effectively. I’d love to read more books with Gertie, the littlest yak. 

Thank you, Edelweiss+ and Peachtree, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.