First day of school jitters? Yeti knows all about that! She's not ready for her first day of school either. This colorful picture book gently reminds readers that it’s normal to be nervous when we try new things.It's almost the first day of monster school, but Yeti is NOT ready. Even though she has practiced her stomp, perfected her growl, and filed her fangs. . . her stomach is still full of fire-breathing moths! Can Yeti survive her first day? Or will she find a way to stay home instead?
With a gentle reminder from dad that Yeti may not be the only nervous new student,
Yeti Is Not Ready for School is the perfect read to help assuage pre-first day anxieties.
On sale: July 1, 2025
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9780593808078
Reading level: Lexile: AD530L | Fountas/Pinnell: L
Leigh Anne Carter is a writer and illustrator of stories for young readers. She wants to inspire with tales filled with empathy, kindness, and empowerment. When not making art, she likes to read (surprise!), watch TV shows and films, and recharge in nature. She lives and works in North Carolina.
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Empowering for kids and cryptids alike." —
Kirkus Reviews
"Sensitive and only slightly spooky, this book makes Yeti’s first day of school
amusing and relatable." —
School Library Journal
