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The Magical Yet

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By Angela DiTerlizzi

Illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez

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Price

$4.99

Format

A New York Times bestseller! This rollicking, rhyming, and inspirational picture book is for fans of Oh, the Places You’ll Go! andevery child who is frustrated by what they can’t do…YET!

Each of us, from the day we’re born, is accompanied by a special companion—the Yet. Can’t tie your shoes? Yet! Can’t ride a bike? Yet! Can’t play the bassoon? Don’t worry, Yet is there to help you out.

The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book reminds us that we all have things we haven’t learned…yet!

A Spanish edition, El Mágico Aún, is also available for purchase.

  • A New York Times Bestseller
    A USA Today Bestseller

    An Illinois Monarch Award Master List Book
  • Praise for The Magical Yet:
    “When children are old enough to do things on their own but are frustrated because they struggle with their nascent abilities, this enchanting picture book introduces them to their limitless potential by way of Yet, that oh-so-important word that encourages them to have patience with themselves as they continue to keep trying.” 
    Lacey Vorrasi-Banis, Entertainment Weekly
  • “Oh, I love this one! This is a book about resiliency and how you might not be good at something... yet. The Magical Yet is by your side helping you as you learn and grow. The adorable illustrations feature a diverse group of children, but everyone will be able to see a little of themselves in this book because of the topic.”
    Kathleen Shea-Porter, Buzzfeed
  • "With splashy artwork and catchy rhymes, the creators give families and educators a tool that spurs kids on to success."
    Publishers Weekly
  • "The depictions of difficult situations, such as learning to ride a bike, learning to dance, or practicing painting, are sure to strike a chord with children struggling to pick up something new, and the positive outcomes brought on by practice and perseverance are sure to inspire readers to never give up. A lovely addition to picture-book collections."
    Booklist
  • "The artwork is powerful and detailed....A solid if message-driven conversation starter about the hard parts of learning."
    Kirkus Reviews
  • "This rhyming, motivational picture book tackles the lesson of perseverance. It promotes trying new things and letting yourself fail along the way. With bright colorful, illustrations and an inspirational message, this 2021 picture book is a great substitute for Dr. Seuss’s popular Oh, the Places You’ll Go!"
    Bookriot

On Sale
Jul 29, 2025
Publisher
Hachette Audio
ISBN-13
9781668653043

Angela DiTerlizzi

About the Author

Angela DiTerlizzi is the author of award-winning, charming, and inspiring picture books, including the New York TImes bestselling The Magical Yet, The Curious WhyA Very Cranky Book, Some Bugs, Just Add Glitter, and many others. She and her husband, bestselling author-illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, live with their daughter and two rescue dogs in Amherst, Massachusetts. She invites you to visit her online at angeladiterlizzi.com.

Lorena Alvarez Gómez is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling The Magical Yet and The Curious Why by Angela DiTerlizzi, The City Tree by Shira Boss, The Noon Balloon by Margaret Wise Brown, Marsha Is Magnetic by Beth Ferry, and the Carmen books by Anika Denise, among others. She lives in Bogotá, Colombia, and invites you to visit her online at lorenaalvarez.com.

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