YETIS ARE THE WORST! by Alex Willan, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Nov. 22, 2022, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 4-8)
A goblin heads to the frozen tundra where he’s determined to find the legendary yeti in Alex Willan’s Yetis Are the Worst!
Gilbert the Goblin is the first to admit that he was, ahem, mistaken — unicorns actually throw the best tea parties, and dragons make delicious ice cream soup. This time, though, he can absolutely confirm that YETIS ARE THE WORST!
Sure, they may seem cool and mysterious, but once you meet one, he’s CERTAIN they’re not all they’re cracked up to be! And that’s what Gilbert plans to do: meet a yeti. That is, if he can find one…but how hard can that be? —Synopsis provided by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Yetis Are the Worst! is Alex Willan’s latest follow-up to Unicorns Are the Worst! and Dragons Are the Worst! The books follow Gilbert the Goblin on wacky adventures with some of our favorite mythical creatures. This time around, it’s yetis.
One of the highlights of Yetis Are the Worst! is its layout. Willan’s incorporation of comic book-style pages interspersed with closeups and traditional spreads allows him to focus on the important bits without adding additional pages.
Gilbert is a fun main character, and his antics will have kids laughing out loud. The winter setting is perfect for this time of year, making this a great option as a holiday gift and beyond.
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