Sasquatch Sighting!

Bigfoot, sasquatch, yeti--we all know the giant, hairy, ape/man creature doesn't exist, right? Either that or they are extremely shy and masters of disguise. There is one exception--Bigfoot loves to hang out in picture books. Don't believe me? Check out the titles below and find out for yourself!

Let's start with the most creative take on Sasquatch, "Don't Squish the Sasquatch!" by Kent Redeker and Bob Staake. This Sasquatch is green and looks like he's dressed to go work in an office downtown in the big city. With all kinds of made-up animals, like Mr. Octo-Rhino and Miss Goat-Whale, and a plot that consists of an overcrowded bus and an explosive Sasquatch, any preschooler's funny bone will be tickled by this unconventional take on the legendary creature.

Perhaps the weirdest of the bunch would be "Socksqatch" by Frank W. Dormer. He lumbers through the pages of his book like a giant hairy zombie, hangs out with Frankenstein, mummies and damsels, and only speaks two words at a time. Did I tell you that he's obsessed with socks? Bet you didn't know that about Bigfoot, did you? It only makes sense. Who likes cold feet? This tale is another romp through the silly park.

For the latest installment in our collection we have the hairy twist on the old classic, "The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot" by Scott Magoon, published earlier this year. The only book on our list that's told from Bigfoot's point of view, we meet Ben, who likes to tell stories too much. He cries Bigfoot falsely so many times that no one believes him anymore. And then Bigfoot shows up to teach him a lesson! This is a great story for kids who tend to stretch the truth, but it's also a silly story for just about anyone. Plus! It uses the word tenacious. Twice!

And last but not least, my very favorite Sasquatch book of all, "Larf," by Ashley Spires. I was hooked right at the beginning, "Have you ever felt like nobody knows you even exist? That's exactly how Larf feels. And he likes it that way." Larf lives with his bunny, Eric, wears a dashing red scarf, and spends his days gardening and jogging. But one day in the newspaper, Larf sees that a Sasquatch is planning on making an appearance in the town of Hunderfitz. After packing and talking himself out of it over and over again, Larf straps Eric to his chest, glues on a fake beard, pulls on some skinny jeans and heads to the city. Worrying the entire trip that this Sasquatch won't want to meet him, Larf is disappointed by what he finds. Until. . .well, I don't want to spoil it for you. But it's literally a warm fuzzy ending.

--Andrea W., H.Q.

P.S. If your young reader wants to find out more about Bigfoot lore and study, check out "Finding Bigfoot: Everything You Need to Know" by Martha Brockenbro.