About the Book

Panda the Yak-Dog follows a young yak named Panda on her journey to find acceptance and belonging in her family’s yak herd. When Panda was born, she did not look like the other yaks. She had a touch of black on her head, a touch of black on her tail, and a pair of black socks on her feet. Because she had different colors, the other yaks don’t want her around, but she finds an unlikely friend in the farm, a Border collie, Sam the Dog. Sam has the same colors as the yaks; he has a touch of white on his head, a touch of white on his tail, and white socks on his feet. The two become quick friends, and Panda discovers what it is like to be a dog, running around the house, lying in the cool shady grass, watching cars pass from the front porch, and meeting all the friendly guests that stop by the farm. This story is inspired by true events that teach children of all ages that you can make friends wherever you are regardless of your differences.