How to Find a Yeti

A self-described young “yeti expert” and his dog Milo embark on an expedition in search of the mystical forest-dweller in this visually playful story. Crisp first-person narration credibly establishes the child speaker’s readiness for the quest: “I have borrowed all 27 yeti books from the library. I have a pair of yeti slippers (not made from real yeti).” When the child and pup arrive at the forest, the youth continually concludes “no yeti yet,” but Milo has a much different experience. Hunt’s modernistic artwork uses geometric cut-paper-like effects for the forest and soft edging for the creature, hiding in plain sight, which dramatically reveals itself to the reader via an orientation change even as the human protagonist despairs about the outing’s failure. Wintry scenes get pops of color from the child’s bright red hat and lime green scarf, the latter of which eventually plays a critical role in conveying the idea that everything can be found “somewhere.” Ages 4–8. (Nov.)