Title: The Thing About Yetis
Author & Illustrator: Vin Vogel
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2015
Themes: winter, yetis, summer
Ages: 3-5
Opening:
The thing about yetis is that yetis love winter
Synopsis:
Everyone knows yetis love winter. They love snowball fights and hot chocolate and sledding. But even yetis get the shivers, and even yetis get crabby from all the cold. So here’s a secret about yetis: sometimes they miss summer. They love looking for sea creatures, sliding down watersides on their bellies, building sand castles, and pretending to be Godzilla. Sometimes, they have to bring a little bit of summer to the coldest of winter days.
Why I like this book:
Yeti, is a fuzzy and sweet big critter whose story is perfect for summer and winter. Preschoolers will love this humor whatever the season. Bold bright, colorful with a completely goofy and even poofy yeti.
Activities/resources:
- Build snow yetis in the winter. And paint beach yetis in the summer.
- Check out an interview with the author/illustrator here.
- Pair with No Yeti Yet.
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In my 20's, with only my guitar and a rucksack, I wandered the continents, immersing myself in the lives of some wonderful people, projects and stories, which changed the way I view my responsibility to others and this earth. Right now I'm a European transplant in the US who writes books for children and young adults. Stories can help us not only navigate our world but can connect us to others, and allow us to inspire and help each other. I believe that equity and empathy should be at the core of our all actions, words, and stories.
I am also a school librarian and I get a kick out of book-matchmaking! And I use the pronouns she/her.
Cute story for one possible last blast of snow this weekend. I’ll have to check this out. I love the adorable illustrations.
I love the artwork in this one, Pat!
I’m sure my kindergarten students would like this one. It looks so cute!
Yes, they will love the summer/winter theme.
What an adorable Yeti! I’ve never seen one so cute I want to hug it. I’ll have to check out this book!
He is squeeze-worthy!
Awww, makes me want to reach out and give a shivering Yeti a hug and a little ray of sunshine. 😀 But will I have to go on a Yeti hunt first?
So cute! I’ve discovered two yeti picture books this year, which is impressive considering I have never ever discovered a yeti picture book in my life. Thanks for the recommendation 🙂
It seems to be yeti season, doesn’t it?
WHAT? I never knew that about yetis! Looking forward to reading this!
Wikipedia is clearly lacking!
What a darling book! Oh gosh and perfect for us here with the snow here in Colorado. I love it and look forward to adding it to my collection of children’s book to inspire me on my illustration journey. 🙂
So many Yeti books! Haven’t seen this one, adorable concept. Love the cover.
What a wonderful book – and (it turns out) perfect for this snowy first day of spring.
That is the cutest yeti I have ever seen! I must get this book! So glad my public library has it. Thanks for the review.
So glad you found the review. This is one adorable yeti!