Yeti Is Not Ready for School

by Leigh Anne Carter

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593808092
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	07/01/2025
Series:	Yeti Is Not Ready
Sold by:	Random House
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

"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

From the Publisher

2025-04-19
What to do when you’re not prepared—yet-i?

Blue-skinned, furry Yeti starts monster school tomorrow. She’s filed her fangs and perfected her growling and stomping. But so much could go wrong. When Dad asks if she’s ready for the big day tomorrow, Yeti’s got an excuse: Her pet goat ate her favorite pencil, so that’s a no. No worries! Dad bought extras. Is Yeti’s book bag packed? Oops, it’s lost! Dad finds it in the fridge. At bedtime, Yeti’s still wracking her brain for more excuses. Her hair’s messy; she’s low on lizard snacks; a tooth’s ready to pop out. Understanding, supportive Dad suggests she think good things about how much fun school will be—and get some rest. After a sleepless night, Yeti confesses that she’s still not ready. Dad explains that newness is scary, advises her to be herself, and points out that others may feel the same. Yeti’s surprised when she meets some new students: They’re also nervous and self-conscious. Yeti says hello to her new classmates—a brave act that emboldens the others, who soon feel more courageous themselves. After a successful day, guess who’s “not ready” to go home? Though monsters may be the star of the show, Yeti’s concerns are all too human, and Carter treats them with sympathy and sensitivity. The appealing, colorful digital illustrations depict creatures (some humanoid, who vary in skin tone) who are more cuddly than creepy.

Empowering for kids and cryptids alike.(Picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews