Mister Yes - by Carmen Gil (Hardcover)

About the Book

Mr. Yes never learned how to say no. Even though it made him unhappy, he would reluctantly agree to do things because he would say yes. One day, Mr. Yes found a powerful, new voice. This is a fun story about the importance of communication and being assertive. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Mr. Yes could do a lot of different, funny things...but he'd never learned how to say no. Even though it made him unhappy, he would reluctantly agree to do things because he would say yes even though he really wanted to say no One day, the unexpected happened and Mr. Yes found a powerful, new voice.
So what about you? Have you ever smiled and said yes when what you really wanted to say was no?

This is a fun story for readers of all ages about the importance of communication and being assertive.

Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 620L

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Review Quotes

"...As an older protagonist, Mr. Yes demonstrates that adults make mistakes, too, and that learning continues into adulthood. Gil (Kibo and the Purple Dragon) concludes with sly encouragement. Saying no, she points out, is a physical skill that can be learned: "Wrinkle up your nose and purse your lips, just like you're going to give someone a kiss." Publishers Weekly

Best Children's Picture Book - English Language Honorable Mention at the International Latino Book Awards

"Sometimes the smallest words are the hardest to say, and 'no' is downright impossible for the ever agreeable Mister Yes.(...) Gil delivers a humorous cautionary tale that unfolds through a creative mix of soft edges and sharp angles, encouraging children, teens and adults to speak honestly and with confidence." Foreword Reviews

"Full-page illustrations evocative of surrealist art make this a visually unique picture book and an effective conversation starter about personal boundaries." School Library Journal

Hot Off the Press Reading List Inclusion Children's Book Council

" Mr. Yes is quite accomplished. He knows magic tricks, origami, and elocution, just for starters. The one thing he has never learned is how to say no... A valuable lesson not often offered to children, delivered with humor." Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Carmen Gìl is an award-winning author of more then 80 books. She lives and works in Spain, and been incuded in the White Raven list in 2009.

The award-winning illustrator Miguel Cerro is a Graphic Design professional. He has worked professionally in illustration and graphic design since 2008. He has done many design, publicity and illustration projects, specializing in posters and illustrated books. As author or illustrator he has published more than a dozen works, some of which have received awards and mentions in various contests.