The follow-up to the critically acclaimed hit, A Thousand NO’s! A Million YES’s teaches readers that self-care is one of the best ways to help those you love.

A Million YES’s is a children’s picture book about healthy boundaries, friendship, and self-care for kids ages 4–8. In this social-emotional learning story, a girl gives away YES after YES to the people around her until she realizes that being a good friend does not mean giving away every part of yourself. Thoughtful, funny, and discussion-friendly, this read-aloud helps children understand kindness, boundaries, emotions, and personal growth.

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"A thought-provoking, positive guide to understanding boundaries."

-Kirkus Reviews

"This emotive story is a treasure of insight and wisdom. An extraordinary rendering of the crucial need for self-care."

-BookLife by Publishers Weekly

"A significant lesson brought to life through humor, a dash of sass and silliness, and an abundance of creatively imagined and illustrated young characters."

-The US Review of Books

FAQs

What is A Million YES’s about?
A children’s picture book about healthy boundaries, friendship, and self-care.

What age is A Million YES’s for?
Best for kids ages 4–8, and useful for parents, teachers, counselors, librarians, and classrooms.

What themes does A Million YES’s cover?
Healthy boundaries, friendship, kindness, emotions, self-care, and personal growth.

Is A Million YES’s a good read-aloud?
Yes. It is written as a discussion-friendly picture book that helps adults talk with children about boundaries and people-pleasing.

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