Through Penny’s eyes, readers experience the challenges of family conflict, emotional intelligence, and friendship—all wrapped in a fun, cryptid-filled adventure.

Papercutz has announced the heartfelt graphic novel for kids, Penny and the Yeti, the debut title written by Cryptid Creator Corner podcast’s Jimmy Gaspero and cartoonist, illustrator, and educator Amber Akin, with letters by Buddy Beaudoin. This sweet and imaginative story explores what happens when one young girl’s creativity and compassion bring her family closer—with the help of a myth come to life!

YETI OR NOT, HERE WE COME! Penny and Yeti are pretty typical best friends: they go to school together, play together, and have fun adventures. The twist? Yeti’s a living breathing myth!

Before Yeti, Penny had a super normal life with her big sister Peri and their parents, Fenton and Maxine. Penny thinks life is pretty great, especially when Peri draws and colors with her—Peri draws the best monsters called “cryptids!” The only real problem is Penny’s parents argue…a LOT. Penny wishes her parents would stop, but what can she do? That’s when Yeti shows up, right out of one of Peri’s drawings and smack into Penny’s life! With Yeti’s help, Penny comes up with a plan to get her parents to stop fighting. Penny, however, soon finds out that her parents may need more help than even a magical Yeti can provide…

Intended for ages 6-9, Penny and the Yeti is on sale April 21, 2026.