The Abominable Snow Dancer - by Steph Lau (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Dive into an uproarious world of unicorns, mythical creatures, and magical moves in this story where a yeti with two left feet takes center stage in his quest to become a dancer. Everyone knows that yetis aren't meant to be dancers...but that doesn't stop Otto from dreaming of taking center stage. After keeping his favorite hobby a secret, Otto accidentally stumbles into a dance rehearsal featuring unicorns and one tough teacher. Will this yeti be able to impress these dancers with his passionate flair? Or will he learn that yetis truly aren't meant to leap, spin, or tap? With each clumsy twirl and not-so-elegant stomp, young readers will giggle their way through this heartwarming tale of perseverance, self-discovery, and the joy of dancing to your own beat."--

Book Synopsis

Dive into an uproarious world of unicorns, mythical creatures, and magical moves in this story where a yeti with two left feet takes center stage in his quest to become a dancer.

Everyone knows that yetis aren't meant to be dancers...but that doesn't stop Otto from dreaming of taking center stage. After keeping his favorite hobby a secret, Otto accidentally stumbles into a dance rehearsal featuring unicorns and one tough teacher. Will this yeti be able to impress these dancers with his passionate flair? Or will he learn that yetis truly aren't meant to leap, spin, or tap? With each clumsy twirl and not-so-elegant stomp, young readers will giggle their way through this heartwarming tale of perseverance, self-discovery, and the joy of dancing to your own beat.

Review Quotes

"An adorable adventure that's anything but abominable." --Booklist

"A shaggy and silly story of self-discovery." --Kirkus Reviews

"Digital cartooning with scribble and spatter textures has an appropriately balletic line that honors both the comedy of the premise and Otto's heartfelt pursuit--suggesting that finding one's troupe and having the courage to be authentically oneself is snow joke." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Steph Lau is an Asian American author-illustrator and former pastry chef from sunny California. She lives in a hilly house by the bay with two beloved monsters, a ravenous pet rabbit, and a freezer stuffed with half-eaten ice cream.
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Steph works primarily in picture books and graphic novels--usually with a splash of mischief.