The Littlest Yak: Home Is Where the Herd Is

🐂 The Littlest Yak: Home Is Where the Herd Is

A heartwarming rhyming story about finding home wherever the people you love are.

Why I chose it

I chose this one for its lovely message about family, belonging and the things that truly matter.

When the ice starts melting, Gertie and her yak herd must move to a new mountain. Gertie is determined to bring everything with her, trying to squeeze all her favourite belongings onto her sledge. But when someone very special gets left behind, she begins to realise that home isn't about the things you pack—it’s about the people you love.

I love that this story comes from the award-winning team behind The Littlest Yak, winner of both Oscar’s Book Prize 2021 and the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award 2021. With its playful rhymes, charming illustrations and reassuring message, this is a beautiful book to share with little ones as they navigate moving home, family changes or any moment when they need a reminder that love travels with them.

It’s warm and comforting without feeling overly complicated, with plenty of personality in the illustrations and a message that stays with you: home is wherever your loved ones are.

Why you’ll love it

• 💛 A beautiful celebration of family and belonging

• 🏡 A reassuring story about moving and big changes

• 🐂 Charming yak characters with expressive illustrations

• 📖 Playful rhyming text that’s wonderful to read aloud

• 🤗 A gentle way to talk about what makes a home

• ✨ A heartwarming story for children and grown-ups to enjoy together

Perfect for: Ages 4–8 · Family · Belonging · Moving home · Big changes · Siblings · Rhyming stories · Bedtime · Gifting

32 pages · English · Lu Fraser · Illustrated by Kate Hindley