Power of Yeti

Rebecca Van Slyke (RebeccaVanSlyke.com) is the author of Lexie the Word Wrangler, Mom School, and Dad School. Born in Washington State, she has also lived in Texas, New Mexico, Indiana, and Colorado. She studied marine biology and has a teaching degree, as well as a master of fine arts degree in writing. Currently, she teaches second grade in Lynden, Washington, where she lives with her husband and two spoiled dachshunds.G. Brian Karas (GBrianKaras.com) is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including As an Oak Tree Grows and Atlantic. He also illustrated The Boy Who Loved Maps (by Kari Allen); Lemonade in Winter (by Emily Jenkins); Clever Jack Takes the Cake (by Candace Fleming); and The Little Library, The Dinosaur Expert, and How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? (all by Margaret McNamara). He lives in New York’s Hudson Valley.

“A child builds confidence and skills alongside a Yeti. . . . Chunky block lettering for exclamations, varied layouts, and action-focused illustrations of the other creatures using the power of YETi do double duty as entertainment and inspiration. Even though the big concepts about learning life skills and loving who you are come into play, the banter between the Yeti and the child is hilarious and effortless. Readers will start thinking about new talents to master and will be sure to adopt a positive learning mindset with Yeti on their side. Equal parts silly and seriously motivating.” —Kirkus Reviews“The ambling cryptids assure their small-footed friend that their own skills—in everything from basketball to ballet—developed with time, practice, and persistence. . . . The straightforward presentation makes for a practicable introduction that will make even the biggest and hairiest challenges seem more approachable.” —The Horn Book