A picture book about believing in yourself

Sometimes learning feels hard — and sometimes we say “I can’t.” This is the story of how “I can’t” becomes “I can’t… yet.”

Written by Hannah E. Marks · Illustrated by Katherine Richardson · Ages 4–8

The cover of The Yet Jet: a smiling boy whose hair opens to reveal a tiny dream landscape inside his head, with a cardboard jet flying nearby.

The power of yet

I can’tbecomesI can’t… yet

One small word changes everything. “Yet” tells a child they’re not stuck — they’re still on the way. The Yet Jet was written for children who find learning hard, including kids with ADHD, to help them understand their wonderful, one-of-a-kind brains.

Growth mindset

Mistakes aren’t failures — they’re part of learning. Every challenge is a step forward.

Made for different minds

Written by a teacher for kids who learn differently, so they can understand and love how their brain works.

Learning is a journey

Not a race. Children grow at their own pace — and that’s exactly as it should be.

For the hard days

Some climbs feel too steep

Every child meets a moment when giving up feels easier than going on. The Yet Jet doesn’t pretend that moment away — it walks right through it, and shows a child the way up, one small step at a time.

“It may seem easier to simply stop, because you’re not sure you’ll ever make it to the top… You’re closer than you’ve ever known — just look at how far you’ve grown!

Is this book right for your child?

Written for the children who need it most

After more than 15 years in the classroom, Hannah wrote The Yet Jet for the kids she watches struggle with self-belief every day — to help them understand their brilliant, one-of-a-kind brains.

This book is for the child who…

  • says “I can’t” before they’ve even tried
  • feels frustrated or gives up when something is hard
  • learns differently — including kids with ADHD or ADD
  • is a perfectionist, or afraid of making mistakes
  • needs to know their brain is wonderful exactly as it is

What it helps build

  • Resilience and a genuine growth mindset
  • Calmer responses to frustration and setbacks
  • Self-belief and a kinder inner voice
  • The everyday language of “yet”
Ages4–8 Read-aloud~5 min Hardcover24 pages

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Just a glimpse

A peek inside

A few moments from the start of the journey — the rest is best discovered together at bedtime.

A boy in an orange jumper looking unsure, beside a moment where he hides his face and the words “I can't” appear.
“When things feel hard…”
A dreamy illustrated landscape called The Learning Space, with mountains, a waterfall and towers of books.
Welcome to The Learning Space
The boy loops through a blue sky in a cardboard-box jet, leaving a playful curling trail.
Cruising on the learning jet

…and the ending? That’s yours and theirs to find. 🚀

✍️ signed copies available Front cover of The Yet Jet.

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AUD $24.95

  • FormatHardcover, full colour
  • Pages24 pages
  • Size8.5" × 8.5" (216 × 216 mm)
  • Ages4–8 years
  • AuthorHannah E. Marks
  • IllustratorKatherine Richardson
  • ISBN978-1-7646974-0-8

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Author Hannah Marks smiling, sitting with her two young sons.

About the author

Hannah E. Marks

“Believe in yourself and trust the power of ‘yet’.”

Hannah has spent more than 15 years teaching and encouraging young children in the classroom. Her passion for helping children build resilience and a growth mindset inspired her to write her very first children’s book — filled with the same phrases and encouragement she shares with her students every day.

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