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What Makes A Yak Laugh?
Rebus is a cranky old yak who has never laughed. The animals of Molak put this to the test to find out once and for all—what exactly makes a yak laugh?
26 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2020
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February 4, 2021
Faced with a very serious, non-smiling yak, these animals are in for a task to see if a smile hides underneath his lumps.
Rebus is a yak. A very serious yak, who never ever laughs...let alone smiles. He's not mean, but refuses to show an ounce of glee as he heads into town. The animals have decided that's enough and come up with a plan. Chosen as the judge for their talent show, the yak sits and watches one act after the other. Some are funny. Some rank as super sweet. But not a single one seems to interest the yak, let alone bring out even a whisper of a smile.
This is a book, which will capture the attention of kids as they sit and listen and laugh at the animals' attempts to make Rebus the yak smile. I appreciate that Rebus never comes across as particularly mean or evil spirited, nor is he overly unkind or kind. Listeners are sure to recognize an adult they've run across in Rebus. It's the kind of adult kids usually aren't sure how to deal with and often see as mean simply because they are grumpy. This book shows that grumpiness does not equal bad, and it does so in a very subtle way.
The illustrations are bright and bold, allowing the animals' antics to hit clearly and hold all the ridiculousness they need. They accompany the text nicely and will have listeners watching very closely as the tale moves along. The text is fitting for the age group and written in rhyme. While the tale flows well, the rhyme isn't quite as smooth. Still, the story comes across, and young listeners won't be distracted enough to miss the giggles and smiles each page will produce.
I received a complimentary copy and giggled more than once or twice.
Rebus is a yak. A very serious yak, who never ever laughs...let alone smiles. He's not mean, but refuses to show an ounce of glee as he heads into town. The animals have decided that's enough and come up with a plan. Chosen as the judge for their talent show, the yak sits and watches one act after the other. Some are funny. Some rank as super sweet. But not a single one seems to interest the yak, let alone bring out even a whisper of a smile.
This is a book, which will capture the attention of kids as they sit and listen and laugh at the animals' attempts to make Rebus the yak smile. I appreciate that Rebus never comes across as particularly mean or evil spirited, nor is he overly unkind or kind. Listeners are sure to recognize an adult they've run across in Rebus. It's the kind of adult kids usually aren't sure how to deal with and often see as mean simply because they are grumpy. This book shows that grumpiness does not equal bad, and it does so in a very subtle way.
The illustrations are bright and bold, allowing the animals' antics to hit clearly and hold all the ridiculousness they need. They accompany the text nicely and will have listeners watching very closely as the tale moves along. The text is fitting for the age group and written in rhyme. While the tale flows well, the rhyme isn't quite as smooth. Still, the story comes across, and young listeners won't be distracted enough to miss the giggles and smiles each page will produce.
I received a complimentary copy and giggled more than once or twice.
December 6, 2020
Your kids will love this book
This is a great children’s book that I enjoyed reading to my 4 year old and hearing him giggle after every page. The attention to detail with the illustration really brought the story to life as my son kept pointing and laughing at all the pictures. The ending of this book is a perfect lesson to teach your kids about how your attitude affects the people around you and that laughter is the best medicine for a grumpy old yak!
This is a great children’s book that I enjoyed reading to my 4 year old and hearing him giggle after every page. The attention to detail with the illustration really brought the story to life as my son kept pointing and laughing at all the pictures. The ending of this book is a perfect lesson to teach your kids about how your attitude affects the people around you and that laughter is the best medicine for a grumpy old yak!
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