Yasmin has to finish her painting for the art competition by Friday, but she finds a lot of excuses not to complete it. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's talented, and she doesn't want to make a mess... What if she needs a mess to find inspiration?

Meet Yasmin, a cheerful 2nd grader who is always looking for solutions to the problems she faces. Inspired by her environment and her imagination, Yasmin is ready to take on any challenge! Both creative and curious, this Pakistani-born explorer will inspire and amaze young readers.