The Yes Hardcover – Picture Book, February 16, 2015

I bought this book for myself as it really spoke to me about overcoming intrusive thoughts and anxiety. My 8 year old son enjoys reading it with me and will enthusiastically read the "no" parts. There are some made up words that do a good job of conveying exactly what the author wants and are reminiscent of Dr Seuss.

I really enjoy this books message.

Wonderful, and my 6 month old loves it

How did it happen? I have no clue

A fun book that teaches kids to believe in themselves, although it also teaches them not to listen when told, "No", which is a tricky concept... Overall an enjoyable read.

The Yes is an optimistic story of individual perseverance as a nondescript creature called the Yes goes on a journey, overcoming the repeated refrains of the Nos. The author plays with language in a wonderfully evocative way that is easy to read and easy to understand while remaining fresh through repeated readings. Children live in a world filled with Nos, and this book encourages them to listen to the giant Yes inside them. It's a message that adults shouldn't mind hearing as well. The art provides a colorful accompaniment in telling the Yes's tale, but the words are the star of this book.

Most kids go through a phase where they negate everything their parents suggest, and this book seeks to counteract this by enforcing the positive side of saying "yes" to things. But it does so by turning an abstract concept into a dinosaur-like creature and sending it on a journey, while it is being stalked by a pack of Nos.It's weird, and I highly doubt it would work, at least in regards to teaching your child anything. You might be able to keep your child's attention during the reading, but the no-phase isn't something that's going to be solved by metaphor. It's time and work.I'd say just pass on this book. While the concept is unique, it's unique and rather senseless. Just keep talking to your kid about things, and eventually it will get better.