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Meet the Bigfeet (The Yeti Files #1)
Last updated Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Author: Kevin Sherry
Date of Publication: 2014
ISBN: 0545556171
Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Oct. 2025
Synopsis:
Blizz Richards is a great guy, a caring boss, and a loyal friend. Oh, yeah... he's also a yeti! He's made it his life's mission to study cryptids like him, hidden animals who have taken a powerful oath to never be seen by the outside world. So when a photo of Cousin Brian becomes a media sensation, Brian can't handle the guilt and disappears. But it's time for the annual Bigfoot family reunion, and it won't be the same without him. Luckily, Blizz and his devoted team are on the case. Can they find their furry friend before their secret gets out for good? You'll also meet a wide array of weird and wacky cryptids, from goblins and Goatman to skunk apes and Sasquatch - animals that you don't believe exist. And it's up to Blizz to keep it that way!
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This is a story about mythical creatures in Nepal, so you might want to explain where Nepal is, and also the definition of mythical.
Nepal is a country in Asia located in the Himalaya mountains, between India and China. It's famous for having Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain at 29,031 feet high - 5.5 miles.
Mythical: Something that is imaginary or not real, like a dragon or a unicorn, and is featured in old stories called myths. Myths are stories to explain something, such as the reason no one goes to that mountain is because of the dragon.
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Do you have a favorite mythical creature or cartoon character?
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Have you studied any myths in school?
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If you were going to make a mythical creature, what skill or feature would they have?
Vocabulary:
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Cryptid: A creature whose existence is not proven by science. For example, a unicorn or Yeti.
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Hoax: A trick or prank.
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Elusive: Difficult to find or capture.
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Oath: A very serious promise.
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Banquet: A large, formal meal for many people.
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Wary: On guard against danger; cautious.
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Which mythical creature was your favorite? Why?
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What is one thing you would like to ask a Yeti, Golem or Nessie?
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How is the world of the Yeti Files different from our world?
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Do the provided word search
Please bring the kids back by 11:10 for the magic show that starts at 11:15!
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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