Spaghetti With the Yeti

George

by Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain, Lee Wildish (Illustrator)

“Hurrah!… shouted George, “At last it is you. I’ve been looking so hard for the Yeti.… The monster looked down with a horrible howl … “Are you bonkers? My name is Netty!… Join George, a young and courageous explorer with all the pluck of a little Indiana Jones, on a quest to track down the elusive Yeti against all the odds. With only a map, a woolly hat and a tin of spaghetti in his rucksack, George sets off on his journey up the steep mountain path … and spots the Yeti immediately! But wait … just look at that lipstick! Can it really be the Yeti? Spaghetti with the Yeti is a funny rhyming romp, the perfect read-aloud adventure book for boy and girl monster lovers! Ideal for fans of Aliens Love Underpants and Supertato , Spaghetti with the Yeti was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and Highly Commended at the Sheffield Children's Book Award. Perfect for kids aged 3+. Have you collected all of George's Amazing Spaghetti with the Yeti, Marshmallows for Martians, Doughnuts for a Dragon, Pizza for Pirates, Socks for Santa Treats for T. rex Adam Guillain is a children’s writer, musician and a co-founder of Storytelling Schools. Charlotte Guillain taught English to air traffic controllers and nurses before deciding a career in publishing would endanger fewer lives. They have written several picture books together including Supermarket Gremlins , School for Dads and the George's Amazing Adventures series. Lee Wildish lives in Lancashire and has been illustrating from a very young age. His titles include The Spooky Spooky House which was the winner of the Red House Children's Book Award 2013, and the New York Times bestselling How to Babysit a Grandpa .

Genres: Picture Books, Food, Monsters, Childrens, Humor, Kids

32 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2014

Reviews

[Ugnė Lukošienė · Rating 4 out of 5]

Linksmos iliustracijos, šmaikšti ir nuotaikinga.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy National Spaghetti Day! We celebrated by reading this book!

[Kurtlu · Rating 4 out of 5]

çizimler harika, hikaye eğlenceli fakat çeviri vasat

[CHRIS CARTER · Rating 5 out of 5]

George, a plucky would-be explorer with big Indiana Jones energy packed into a very small body, sets off to find the fearsome Yeti armed with nothing but a map, a woolly hat, and, crucially, a tin of spaghetti. What follows is a clever subversion of monster-hunting expectations, as the terrifying Yeti turns out to be not quite what George (or the reader) imagined. The lipstick reveal is a perfect comic beat, guaranteed to provoke giggles every time.

The rhyming text by Adam and Charlotte Guillain is sharp, playful, and perfectly paced for reading aloud. It has a strong musicality without ever feeling forced, making it ideal for repeated bedtime reads, something children will absolutely demand. The humour works on multiple levels too: younger readers will delight in the absurdity, while adults will appreciate the dry wit and gentle pokes at heroic clichés.

Lee Wildish’s illustrations elevate the story even further. Expressive, colourful, and packed with visual jokes, the artwork adds layers of comedy and charm that reward close attention. Facial expressions, body language, and small background details all contribute to the storytelling, making each page feel alive.

Beyond the laughs, there’s a subtle but lovely message about assumptions, kindness, and unexpected friendship. Monsters aren’t always monstrous, and sometimes all anyone really wants is a shared meal.

[Inga Narijauskienė]

Smagios linksmos iliustracijos ir komplimentai lietuviškam eiliuotam vertimui :)

"Susikrimtau:
- Atleiskit man, Ramune.
Lipu pas sniego žmogų į viršūnę.
- Palauk, nuvesk tu jam mekenančią ožkelę.
Raguočiai sniego žmogui ūpą kelia."

" - Valio! - šaukiu, - Radau jau sniego žmogų!
Nešalta tau gyventi taip - be stogo?
Pabaisa tarė:
- Kaip nekultūringa!
- Gal išprotėjai? Aš - panelė Inga!"
:)

[Portable · Rating 4 out of 5]

George has an adventurous spirit, and knows just what to pack for a journey to find a yeti. But the monsters he finds along the way are not yetis at all, all of whom have different advice on what to bring a yeti. A light-hearted, fun read.

[Deja Bertucci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Using this for a Yeti storytime, and I'm sure it will be a hit! Clever and fun.

[Adams' Country Retreat · Rating 3 out of 5]

School children enjoyed the colorful characters and the rhyming words.

[Tadas Supronas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smagu skaityti tokias gražiai sueiliuotas vaikiškas istorijas :-)
Iliustracijos irgi puikios.

[Medeinė · Rating 5 out of 5]

Labai patiko ir istorija, nes įdomi ir gražiai sueiliuota, ir iliustracijos :-)

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rhyming text and lots of colorful monsters. This book is sure to make kids laugh out loud, a great story time offering!

[Valerie Doherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love humor in picture books. Appreciate the word play in this one.

[Kara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the concept of this book! Great for working on rhyming with young children. I feel like it could have been executed a little better though. It could flow better in certain areas.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice story about a boy named George who wants, more than anything, to have lunch with a yeti. The rhyming text tells how George starts out with a right good will up the steep mountain path where he encounters three different monsters. None are his yeti but they each give him something to add to his food stash. But his stamina and spirits begin to bog down with every mistaken encounter. Will George ever have spaghetti with a yeti?

[BooksWithMummy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another impulse supermarket purchase that came good.

George is a yeti fanatic, convinced that the yeti would like nothing more than to chow down on spaghetti. Cue George setting off on a mini adventure to find his hero and share a meal. On the way he bumps into various monsters who have their own thoughts on the yeti's tastes...

A fun rhyming tale that is still enjoyed a year after purchase- plus I like doing lots of silly voices!!

[Steph · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's definitely weird, but all of those adorable monsters (and the Yeti!) are irresistible!

[Aleisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a hoot! A humorous story about a boy's search for a yeti, written in rhyme to make it "pop!" I adored how quirky this one was!

[Liana]

Loved the rhyming in this book. It was fun and entertaining and my little boy enjoyed it too.