Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story

Written & illustrated by James Foley

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The clans have been enemies for as long as anyone can remember. 

The Bigfoots say it started when a Yeti threw a snowball across the rift. The Yetis say it started when a Bigfoot threw some fruit across the rift. Who could say for sure?

One night, a young Bigfoot and Yeti decide to find the end of the rift so they can finish the feud – once and for all. 

Things are about to get hairy …

A fantastical fable from the multi-award winning creator of Stellarphant. 

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Book Trailer

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Awards

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Reviews

“Foley is one of our greatest talents and his latest picture book is possibly his best work to date. ‘Bigfoot vs Yeti‘ is a fable that will connect, a tale that sadly resonates in our current times.”
– Paul MacDonald, bookseller and President of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, NSW branch

“Foley’s illustrations are gorgeous … ingenious story-telling … this has to be one of the most charming, intelligent and funny picture books of the year.”
– Robert, Better Read Than Dead

“Foley’s black-and-white cartoon-like illustrations are perfection … [the story] tugs at the heartstrings and plasters a beautiful smile all over your face. Oh, my goodness, I love James Foley. A gift for one and all. ***** 5 stars.”
– Rowena Morcom, Good Reading Magazine

“a delightful and imaginative tale. Illustrated in a style reminiscent of cave drawings, the book’s visuals perfectly complement its playful storytelling. At its heart, this is a story about clashing perspectives and the power of friendship to bridge divides. As the Bigfoot and Yeti clans navigate their differences, readers are treated to a journey filled with wit and warmth. Foley (as always) masterfully balances humour with an uplifting message.”
– Jess Checkland, WritingWA

“The most perfect book for these unsettled times as it gently pokes fun at our human capacity to maintain rage and hatred without reflection … this book should be required reading for every politician and world leader and is a wonderful resource to teach children about differing opinions and the importance of seeing a story from both sides. Beautifully illustrated, and the language is perfectly balanced both in structure and layout. It is alliterative, lyrical and poetic … funny and though-provoking … it’s a masterpiece from a creator at the top of his game!“
– Jan Nicholls, past-president of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, WA branch

“[We] absolutely love it! My list of things I love about your book is embarrassingly long (as all my colleagues, my partner and several friends have pointed out when I wax lyrical about it), but your use of alliteration, metaphor, turns of phrase, rhyme and vocabulary are all so wonderful. The visual literacy components are breathtaking and insanely clever. And the humour is BRILLIANT (‘hurling insults into the wind’ is absolutely my favourite phrase used in a picturebook, ever). Thank you so much for creating this absolute gem of a book – I sincerely hope it gains the recognition it deserves.”
– Megan Edwards, CEO, Primary English Teaching Association Australia

“So very clever! The buildup in this story and the unexpected (but perfect) change of colour from black and white to colour … James Foley has given us a story to remember and perhaps learn from too.“
– Dr Belle Alderman AM, Emeritus Professor of Children’s Literature, Director of the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature

“a delight to read aloud … this hopeful but cautionary tale has a place in all libraries and is highly recommended.”
– Pat Pledger, ReadPlus

“Stunning … kids and grown-ups alike will be won over.”
– Macleans Booksellers

“A hilarious story about getting along.”
– The Kids’ Bookshop

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Resources

Behind-the-scenes blog posts
Relevant posts are tagged with ‘Bigfoot-vs-yeti‘.

Media resources
Find the media release and press-quality images on the Bigfoot vs Yeti page at the Fremantle Press website.

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Gallery

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