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The Yet Pet
Tan, Theresa

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 best thing about this book is that your child will feel heard from you."

    - Michael C.

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

    -Christa S.

  • "We have been reflecting on things she cannot do Yet and it's been such an empowering framework."

    - Meital B.

  • "My daughter loved this book immediately, and I did too… we’re both learning to listen to the wise words of the Yet Pet."