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The Yet Pet

The Yet Pet

Introducing "The Yet Pet," Dr. Theresa Tan's first-ever children's book that packs a mighty punch of persistence and fun! Watch as young minds unlock the power of a single word, "yet," to fuel their growth and resilience. "The Yet Pet" simplifies the art of perseverance, making it a piece of cake for kids to understand. Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and kids alike, this delightful story will have everyone chanting "yet" as they reach for it again and again!

Sneak Peek!

About the Author

Theresa Tan, Psy.D., M.Ed. is a licensed clinical psychologist and once-upon-a-time kindergarten teacher. She initially used YET to empower her students, but soon found it to be a game-changer for herself as well.

Listen Up!

I spoke with Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT on her great podcast, Books Between Sessions! In this episode, we discussed:

  • How I got the idea for The Yet Pet

  • How The Yet Pet differs from other children's perseverance books

  • How my experience as a kindergarten teacher influenced the book

  • What led me to go from teaching to psychology

  • "The kids really do love that book...it's usually the favorite lesson of the year :D"

    -Christa S.

  • “It’s the perfect bedtime read…I really recommend this book. It's well written, it provides your child with an effective way of dealing with frustration and anxiety.”

    -M.C.

  • “The colorful art, the story of Mia--my daughter absolutely loves everything about this book…it’s been such an empowering framework.”

    -M.B.

  • “Theresa Tan mixes art and language to create a crucial lesson for readers of any age.”

    -M.M.

  • “This is a delightful book with evocative illustrations. It focuses on the frustration we all feel when failing at new skills, reminding the reader that we just need to give ourselves more time and patience.“

    -A.P.