Description
Book SynopsisMr. Yes could do a lot of different, funny things…but he’d never learned how to say
no. Even though it made him unhappy, he would reluctantly agree to do things because he would say
yes even though he really wanted to say
no One day, the unexpected happened and
Mr. Yes found a powerful, new voice.
So what about you? Have you ever smiled and said
yes when what you really wanted to say was
no?
This is a fun story for readers of all ages about the importance of communication and being assertive.
Guided Reading Level: P , Lexile Level: 620L
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Trade Review"...As an older protagonist, Mr. Yes demonstrates that adults make mistakes, too, and that learning continues into adulthood. Gil (Kibo and the Purple Dragon) concludes with sly encouragement. Saying no, she points out, is a physical skill that can be learned: “Wrinkle up your nose and purse your lips, just like you’re going to give someone a kiss.” ~ Publishers Weekly
"Sometimes the smallest words are the hardest to say, and 'no' is downright impossible for the ever agreeable Mister Yes.(...) Gil delivers a humorous cautionary tale that unfolds through a creative mix of soft edges and sharp angles, encouraging children, teens and adults to speak honestly and with confidence." ~ Foreword Reviews
Best Children’s Picture Book - English Language ~ Honorable Mention at the International Latino Book Awards
"Full-page illustrations evocative of surrealist art make this a visually unique picture book and an effective conversation starter about personal boundaries." ~ School Library Journal
