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Front cover of the children's illustrated book "Why Not?" written by Kobi Yamada. The cover image features a child and arctic fox looking to the sky filled with the beautiful lights from the aurora borealis.

Why Not?

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Why Not?

A Story about Discovering Our Bright Possibilities

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$18.95
Front cover of the children's illustrated book "Why Not?" written by Kobi Yamada. The cover image features a child and arctic fox looking to the sky filled with the beautiful lights from the aurora borealis.
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Front cover of the children's illustrated book "Why Not?" written by Kobi Yamada. The cover image features a child and arctic fox looking to the sky filled with the beautiful lights from the aurora borealis.
Why Not?: A Story about Discovering Our Bright Possibilities
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This image shows an open copy of children's illustrated book "Why Not?" written by Kobi Yamada. Next to the book is the accompanying arctic fox plush.
Inside spread from "Why Not" a children's illustrated book by Kobi Yamada and Gabriella Barouch that shows a child surrounded by arctic animals looking at icicle gems.
Inside spread from "Why Not" a children's illustrated book by Kobi Yamada and Gabriella Barouch that shows a child and arctic fox friend sitting on a cliff, looking across a sunlit field with a river running through.
Inside spread from "Why Not" a children's illustrated book by Kobi Yamada and Gabriella Barouch that shows a child and arctic fox friend resting in a field of flowers.
Inside spread from "Why Not" a children's illustrated book by Kobi Yamada and Gabriella Barouch that shows a child and arctic fox friend meeting a grand turtle with a crown on its head.
Inside spread from "Why Not" a children's illustrated book by Kobi Yamada and Gabriella Barouch that shows a child and arctic fox friend diving through the sea with jelly fish and manta rays.
Side view of the book cover from the children's book "Why Not?" written by Kobi Yamada. The cover image features a child and arctic fox looking to the sky filled with the beautiful lights from the aurora borealis.
Back cover of the children's illustrated book "Why Not?" written by Kobi Yamada. The cover image features a beautiful nigh sky with the aurora borealis and says "What if life is even more miraculous than you've imagined? Why not find out for yourself?"

The Details

A Story About Discovering Our Bright Possibilities 

Written by Kobi Yamada

Illustrated by Gabriella Barouch

**2025 CBC Children's Favorites Winner**
**2025 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner**
**2025 CBC Librarian Favorites Winner**

What if life is even more miraculous than you’ve imagined? Why not find out for yourself?

The words in this enchanting children’s book are here to cheer you on—to encourage you to be brave, live with your whole heart, and become whoever you want to be. Written by New York Times bestselling author Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Gabriella Barouch, this follow-up to the beloved book Maybe is an invitation to embrace big possibilities.

Throughout the pages, a young child adventures alongside an adorable arctic fox friend, exploring the world’s wonders together, and learning to believe they are among them.

Someone is going to set out on a bold adventure. Someone is going to step up to the challenge. Someone is going to change things for the better. Why not you?

Pair Why Not with the Arctic Fox Plush as a reminder that everything you want and everything you dream of is waiting for you.

Download our Why Not? activity sheet here.

Format
Hardcover
Size
12.25"H x 8.75"W
Page Count
48
SKU
10980
UPC
749190109802

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Spotlights

  • Who It's For

    Gift this empowering book to celebrate a birthday, baby shower, graduation, new adventure, the first day of school, or even a new job or business venture.

  • Design Details

    The hardcover includes a dust jacket and gold foil stamping.

  • Why We Love It

    With its timeless wisdom, Why Not? is a wonderful read to encourage positive thinking and bravery, whether you’re age 3 or 103.

5 Reviews

Grandpa...

This was a Grandpa purchase with an intended audience of my two youngest grandsons. They have creative imaginations and are full of energy each day. They already love this book...and I'm not surprised.

Captivating story book!

This book is so meaningful and heartfelt! Every little one should hear this message every day! The illustrations are absolutely stunning, and it is difficult to turn the pages as you are so drawn in to each one. Take time to sit and absorb this books message and the beauty within it.

Beautiful

Another beautifully written, beautifully illustrated book by Kobi Yamada

Beautiful!

Always love Kobe Yamada's prose - sweet and thoughtful.
Also illustrations are always lovely.

Misleading

When I initially ordered the book, the website indicated that the book would be a signed copy. However, the book that I received was not signed. The website now no longer shows the signed copy . Please beware.