Henry and the Yeti

Description

Henry is sure yetis do exist, and he sets off on an expedition to find one. He has packed everything he needs, including a camera to take photos for evidence. But can he find a yeti? And will anyone believe him when he returns home? A funny story about believing in yourself (and yetis) from a master illustrator, who has turned author too. Children will love the twist ending in particular.

Russell Ayto is a popular children's illustrator whose books include Quacky quack-quack! (shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award and the Smarties Book Prize), Super Sue and Super Sue at Super School. He won the Gold Smarties Award in 2003 for The Witch's Children, and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2008 for The Witch's Children Go to School. He has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal twice. Before illustrating children's books, he worked for various magazines including Time Out and the Sunday Observer. Russell lives in Cornwall with his family. Henry and the Yeti is the first picture book he has written himself.

Ayto's picture book is a lesson in how to inject humour, emotion and adventure into pared-down illustrations * Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week * This is a great bedtime story, full of fun and great illustrations * Burnley Express * We defy you not to be instantly drawn to Henry, a totally adorable protagonist with an unwavering self-belief and a mission to find a yeti * Picture Books Blogger * This is a subtle, understated and solid dose of quietly reassuring encouragement. A lovely book to end the day with * Playing by the Book * A very funny story that shows we should have the courage of our convictions * Parents in Touch * Henry's self-belief is utterly awesome and entirely commendable; so too is this laugh out-loud creation from Russell Ayto. I've loved all his books, but this one surely tops the lot * Red Reading Hub *