The Littlest Yak: Home Is Where the Herd Is

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

This heartwarming follow‑up to The Littlest Yak and The Littlest Yak and The New Arrival takes Gertie and her family to new pastures.

When the ice starts melting, it’s time for the yaks to move on and find a new mountain. Gertie’s mum tells her that home is about more than the things that you pack, but Gertie’s not so sure. She tries to squash and squeeze everything they own onto her sled.  

But, oh no! It seems she’s left behind the most important thing of all . . . her baby sister, Dotty! All at once, the items she’s packed for this trip don’t matter much without Dotty, and Gertie realizes perhaps home isn’t about the things you have after all. 

From the award-winning team that created The Littlest Yak, this second companion book following The Littlest Yak and The New Arrival shows our charming protagonist in a new situation that will be familiar to most readers—whether they have moved homes themselves or simply desire a sense of community and support through big life changes. The Littlest Yak Home Is Where The Herd Is will reassure young readers that as long as your loved ones are around, the feeling of home will follow you anywhere.

About the Author

Lu Fraser has been helping other people tell stories for years, but she has never been brave enough to share her own—until now. Lu lives in Hampshire with her husband and daughter and writes her best stories in a little shed in her backyard. Follow her on Twitter @_lufraser.

Author Residence: England

Author Hometown: England

Kate Hindley is an illustrator who has brought many bestselling picture books to life, including You Must Bring a Hat, winner of the Sainsbury Children’s Book Award. She is also the author of the lift-the-flap book series Treacle Street. Kate lives in England.

Illustrator Residence:England

Illustrator Hometown:England

Yak-enthusiasts and readers who love unique animal protagonists Children who want to celebrate the joys of being young and small Families with new arrivals on the way