The Abominable Snowman is a creature of snow, ice, and legend. Does this monster really stalk the snowy slopes of the Himalayan mountains? And if he could, what books would he choose to read up in his snowy cave? Here is a list of titles that you AND the Abominable Snowman might find interesting:
When the Abominable Snowman wants a more in-depth look at his mountain home-
Written by Sangma Francis
Illustrated by Lisk Feng
London: Flying Eye Books, an imprint of Nobrow Ltd., 2018. Informational. 75 pages.
A detailed look at Mount Everest located in the Himalayan mountain range, which includes such chapters as: How do you measure a mountain?, looking up to the mountain, life at the foot of the mountain, magic in medicine, sacred mountain, the Sherpa people of Khumbu Valley, and the legend of Shambhala.
When the Abominable Snowman needs new ideas on how he can remain undiscovered-
By Marc Martin
Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2021. Informational.
Beautifully illustrated and brimming with facts on twelve different camouflaging experts, Masters of Disguise then puts your new knowledge to the test with seek-and-find pages for each featured animal in its respective habitat.
When the Abominable Snowman needs the latest scientific research on his monstrous friends to determine whether the humans have begun to suspect their existence-
By Carlyn Beccia
Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 2019. Informational. 148 pages.
Could King Kong really be as large as they say? What is actually the best body part for a zombie to eat? Monstrous answers all the questions you didn't know you wanted asked about the origins and scientific possibilities of our favorite monster legends.
When the Abominable Snowman needs a reminder that he doesn't always have to be "abominable"-
Written by Kelly DiPucchio
Illustrated by Claire Keane
New York: Viking, 2021. Picture Book.
Yeti lives in a world of monsters, but he's decided that he no longer wants to break things or be loud and rude like the others. At first, Yeti is a little lonely when the other monsters don't understand why he now rehomes his fleas, befriends bees, or crochets sweaters for penguins, but he'll soon find out that by staying true to himself lovely things are in store.
When the Abominable Snowman wants to go on an amazing adventure from the comfort of his cave-
By Jamie Littler
New York: Viking, 2019. Fiction. 440 pages.
Determined to find his missing parents and to learn more about his forbidden magic, Ash sets off with his grumpy guardian yeti on an exploratory vessel called the Frostheart.
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