Yan Who Said No
For toddlers with a strong urge to say "no," helping parents reduce resistance and navigate defiance using gentle parenting strategies.
Yan The Little Squirrel | Ages 2-5
Yan The Little Squirrel
Big Feelings, Little Choices
Three relatable toddler stories for endless no battles, waiting meltdowns, and tearful goodbyes.
Reading age
2-5 years
Print length
42 pages
Language
English
Dimensions
13.97 x 0.25 x 21.59 cm
Publication date
March 3, 2026
Category
Yan The Little Squirrel
Editions
Paperback
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Paperback
$18.99 CAD
Paperback is available now on Amazon. The eBook edition is coming soon.
Inside the Book
Three real-life toddler challenges
Simple, repeatable calming steps for parents and toddlers to practice together.
Yan Who Could Not Wait
A tantrum story about waiting, teaching emotional regulation skills and practical tools to make waiting time easier for young children.
Yan Who Missed You
A reassuring story about separation anxiety, offering connection-based approaches to make transitions smoother for both child and caregiver.
"No!" battles that feel endless. Waiting that turns into meltdowns. Goodbyes filled with tears.
In Yan The Little Squirrel: Big Feelings, Little Choices, toddlers learn simple, repeatable calming steps through three relatable stories designed for real-life parenting challenges.
This collection supports:
- Toddler emotional regulation
- Co-regulation between parent and child
- Managing toddler tantrums
- Reducing power struggles
- Easing separation anxiety
- Positive discipline for ages 2-5
Written in a calming, bedtime-friendly rhythm, this picture book models repair after hard moments without shame, punishment, or overwhelm.
A practical toddler behavior book for parents seeking gentle tools, emotional coaching, and stronger connection during everyday challenges.
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