YaYa's Story
YaYa (noun)
1. A security blanket or a blanket given to a child by a loved one.
2. A source of comfort.
- SYNONYMS : WOOBIE, BINKEY, BLANKEY
This is Captain YaYa, a series of books created to show children that it’s ok to be afraid, and better yet, they are strong enough to overcome their fears on their own. Every child, without the need of superpowers or a strange cosmic occurrence, is the hero. The original books were written for my children, with them as the heroes of the story. They face off against the personifications of regular childhood fears – the dark, the closet, going to the doctor, etc.
The concept is to empower your children to be more confident. Oh yeah, it is also fun entertainment filled with new characters, new adventures, and great art. Every story adds a little humor and a few “Morals of the Story” at the end. This was my way to teach lessons to my children through stories that they would read over and over again. I hope now, to share these stories with your family. I hope you enjoy taking this journey with us...Welcome
Creative Team
Al Shermer | Author
Al Shermer is the creator of Captain YaYa. He grew up with a love for drawing and comic books and created the book as a Christmas gift for his children. He wanted to show that every child was strong enough to overcome their fears and do great things. He currently resides in South Jersey with his wife, three children, and their dog. When not reading and writing you can find him on the soccer field both as a player and a coach.
Andros Martinez | Illustrator
Andros is a freelance illustrator based in Valencia, Spain. As you may supposed, he has had a love of drawing and comic characters since he was young. He has always loved the magic of children's stories and feels really fulfilled creating worlds and characters that the youngest can enjoy. When not drawing, he is teaching illustration and concept art in his city.
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captain yaya 2026
Every Child a Hero!