The Abominable Snow Dancer
By (Author) Steph Lau
Illustrated by Steph Lau
Penguin Putnam Inc
Penguin Workshop
3rd December 2025
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Hardback
48
Width 216mm, Height 279mm
567g
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. 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.
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. Steph works primarily in picture books and graphic novels-usually with a splash of mischief.