The Lucky Yak
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1980

The Lucky Yak

Written by Annetta Lawson and Allen Say

A yak's quest for happiness takes an unexpected turn with a babysitting adventure.

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32 pages· ~580L· AR ~3.8

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Bookroo's summary

Edward, a yak with a seemingly perfect life, feels unfulfilled. When tasked with babysitting his analyst's energetic daughter for a weekend, he embarks on a surprising journey. Can this chaotic experience reveal the true path to happiness? Discover how an unexpected challenge might change everything for Edward.

From the publisher

Edward, a yak who has everything, is not happy until a weekend spent babysitting the overactive daughter of his analyst teaches him how to find happiness.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1980)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~580L
AR book level
~3.8
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
September 1, 1980
First published
January 1, 1980
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395295236

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