Yoko Finds Her Way

Rosemary Wells delivers a charming and reassuring story about Yoko, a confident little cat, who gets separated from her Mama in a busy airport. While Mama is exhausted and anxious, Yoko remains cool-headed, using her reading skills to follow signs and find her way back. This book gently explores themes of independence, problem-solving, and overcoming mild anxiety in new situations, all wrapped in Wells' signature sly humor. It's perfect for young readers aged 4-8 who might be nervous about travel or navigating big places, offering a comforting narrative with a happy ending.

Yoko and her mama are going on a trip to Japan! Yoko helps Mama get to and through the airport by reading signs along the way. By the time they get to their gate, Mama is exhausted. While Mama naps, Yoko goes to the washroom. But "Oh, no!" Yoko takes the wrong exit and finds herself in a completely different part of the terminal. Before she knows it, Yoko is on the moving walkway, zipping toward Baggage Claim. Will she be able to follow the signs back to her mama? With her flair for sly humor, Rosemary Wells defuses an anxious situation by keeping Yoko cool and confident, unlike poor Mama! Readers will enjoy reading the signs along with Yoko in this happy-ending story about navigating a very big but very friendly airport.