Big skills start with little tools! Yaya's Little Builds is a playful, picture-forward collection designed for early learners ages 3-5 just beginning their journey into reading, counting, building, and exploring the world around them.
Join Yaya on her Shape Quest as she discovers circles, squares, triangles and more in the world around her.
Alphabet
Explore letters through Yaya's Alphabet Adventure, building letter recognition and early reading skills.
Phonics
Develop sound awareness as Yaya Builds Her ABCs through playful rhymes and sound play.
Colors & Numbers
Discover vibrant hues with Yaya and the Color Crew, and build counting skills in Count & Build with Yaya.
Skills Developed
Literacy & Language
Alphabet recognition
Phonemic awareness
Vocabulary growth
Rhyme and prediction patterns
Math Readiness
Counting and number sense
Sorting and matching
Shape and size comparison
STEM Foundations
Observation skills
Sequencing activities
Describing attributes
Social-Emotional
Building confidence
Celebrating mistakes
Practicing patience
Format & Features
Visual Learning
Bold, colorful illustrations of Yaya, her friends, and simple tools capture attention while repeating visual cues support pattern recognition and learning.
Interactive Elements
Engaging prompts like "Can you find...?" and "Point to the..." encourage active participation and help children connect with the material.
Bonus Activities
Each book includes extra fun in the back: coloring pages, tracing exercises, and simple building challenges that reinforce concepts while extending the learning.
Durable Options
Optional board book editions provide extra durability for little hands and support tactile learners through hands-on exploration.
Why It Works
Inclusive Representation
Stories center a capable, curious Black girl making discoveries
Story-Based Learning
Educational concepts presented through engaging narratives
STEM-Positive Storytelling
Building confidence through hands-on exploration
"Little hands can do big things—and every build starts with one small idea." Yaya's Little Builds bridges imaginative play and early learning milestones, introducing school-ready skills through representation that matters.