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MaiStoryBook: Yetis are the Worst + *My Yeti* Craft

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Introducing all the reasons why Yetis are the Worst~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:

*Yetis are the Worst* by Alex Willan

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Book Synopsis/ Review

Move aside unicorns and dragons, according to this Goblin, Yetis are the Worst! Everyone thinks yetis are soooo mysterious, but that’s because they’ve never met one. Gilbert the Goblin is determined to find a Yeti to prove they aren’t as cool and mysterious as people believe them to be. However, they are proving to be harder to find than he thought…or could it be that he’s just not looking in the right places… But what happens when an avalanche launches him right into pit of Yeti-ville?

Prepare for giggles and guffaws as you join Gilbert on his quest to find a Yeti. Littles will laugh as they spy the Yetis Gilbert continues to miss on his search. Filled with lush illustrations of snow and looming Yetis, you will be thrust into a winter wonderland of adventure and humor. Perhaps it just may turn out that Yetis aren’t quite the worst… they may even be quite… friendly?

Vocabulary

  • lurk (p. 2) hide in the shadows, stay hidden
  • intrigued (p. 3) super curious
  • mysterious (p. 6) impossible to understand, something you are curious about
  • behemoths (p. 10) a huge, monster creature
  • avalanche (p. 25) a big wave of snow, ice, and rocks falling down the side of a mountain

Main Themes/ Ideas

  • Even the strangest of creatures can become friends.
  • Get to know someone before making a judgement.

YouTube Video: Guided Shared-Reading Read Aloud Example

Example of a shared-reading, interactive Read Aloud of “Yetis are the Worst” – how to subtly introduce the vocabulary list words within the text, ask guided questions, and spark conversation!


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*My Yeti* Craft

Do you believe in Yetis? If you found one in nature, how would you feel? Scared? Astonished? Excited? When I was younger, whenever we went hiking in the mountains, my siblings and I always kept an eye out for BigFoot’s footprint. It was always exciting to anticipate perhaps seeing this mythical beast. However, if we were to actually come across BigFoot… I think I’d probably be a bit terrified! In the featured craft inspired by the story, *Yetis are the Worst,* littles have a chance to share why they think Yetis are the worst, or to share their own opinion about Yetis. Choose an adjective to describe Yetis, or share what you would do if you spotted a Yeti! Check out the craft template below for a fun winter themed bookish craft!

Materials

Directions

COVER TEMPLATE

  • There are 4 different Yeti Cover Template Versions
  • *Yetis Are the Worst* : Share reasons why Yetis are the worst
  • *Yetis Are_____*: Choose an adjective to describe Yetis and provide examples
  • *_____’s Yeti*: Write your name in the blank and then share what you would do if you spotted a Yeti
  • Blank: Free Response Templates
  • Choose a Template, Print and Cut it out. Color if you chose black and white

RESPONSE TEMPLATE:

  • Choose a Response Template. The Response templates that follow each Cover Template pair best with that Cover Template’s heading.
  • Versions 1-6: Write/ Draw Examples of why Yetis are the worst
  • Versions 2-12: Choose an adjective to describe Yetis and write it in the blank. Then write/draw reasons for why
  • Versions 13-15: Write/Draw what you would do if you spotted a Yeti
  • Versions 16-18: Free Response Templates to write/draw what you want
  • Fill in the Response Template and then Cut it Out.

CONNECT THE CRAFT

  • To connect the craft, Place glue on the top of the Response Template in the gray area labeled “Glue.” Then Line up the Cover Yeti over the response template and glue it on top. (See Sample Photos and PREVIEW VIDEO in the original TPT listing)
  • OPTIONAL: Cut out the arms and legs and glue them to the back of the response template.
  • Lift the Cover flap to reveal your responses underneath

Enjoy Your *My Yeti* Craft

  • Share your Yeti Craft to share your opinion about Yetis with friends and family
  • Share your Yeti Craft and share what you would do if you spotted a Yeti
  • Share your Yeti Craft and ask friends/ family what their opinions about Yetis are
  • Reread the story and use your Yeti Craft as a reading Buddy to act out the story.
  • Display the crafts for a festive Winter Holiday Bulletin Board and to share all the Yeti fun!

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*~ I hope you are enjoying plenty of *wintery* reading adventures this year, Mai Friends! Tag me on Instagram @MaiStoryBookLibrary or FaceBook , find me on TikTok, or contact me via email to share your own *Yeti* Winter Crafts and your own reading adventures! I’d love to hear how you are changing the world!~*

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*~Until next time, Happy Reading