A Kids' Indie Next List pick!
When Bigfoot loses the valentines he meant to send to his fellow monsters in hiding, scouts from all over the world come together to deliver the letters.It's lonely being a monster. But having other mythical pen pals helps. When Bigfoot loses the Valentine's Day cards he so tenderly made for his friends around the world, a troop of scouts offers to help. But they will have to get creative to find every mythical creature in time! Sarah Glenn Marsh and Ishaa Lobo team up again for a sweet Valentine's Day tale about the value of friends, both new and old.
On sale: December 17, 2024
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9780593352243
Reading level: Fountas/Pinnell: M
Sarah Glenn Marsh writes young adult novels and children’s picture books. An avid fantasy reader from the day her dad handed her a copy of
The Hobbit and promised it would change her life, she’s been making up words and worlds ever since. Sarah lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and their tiny zoo of four rescued sighthounds, two birds, and many fish.
Ishaa Lobo is a British Indian illustrator based in London specializing in children's books. Her work is often inspired by nature, colorful interiors, and snippets of everyday life.
"A spunky blend of silly and sweet that will serve as an introvert’s holiday treat."
--PW
"Marsh’s tender tale takes an expansive, global view and demonstrates that anyone can experience loneliness . . . A heartfelt reminder that everyone needs love—even monsters." --
Kirkus Reviews
"Bigfoot is known to be unknown—enigmatic, elusive, perhaps even scary! But what if he’s just a nervous lil' guy? . . .This tale of friendship, loneliness, and finding those who understand will be a fun, thematic read-aloud." --
Booklist
"[A] tender tale . . . that allows children to consider perspectives in an interesting way." --
School Library Journal
