Dummies

These dummies are original stories written and illustrated by Andrea Yomtob. Email me to request password.

How The Octopus Came To Have Three Hearts

32-Page Picture Book: Dive into this Pourquoi Tale of Orwin, a daring young octopus! He must conquer his fear of the dark to save his magical nymph friends trapped in the eerie shadows of Big Blue.  And here’s a fun fact: octopuses have three hearts! Backmatter is included for octopuses’ unique traits. #SEL #NONFICTION-ELEMENTS #LYRICAL

Original story includes award-winning illustrations PB PARTY 2023. Sample cover shown.

Entirely hand-painted : mixed media

Blame It On The Moon

40-Page Picture Book: In a paper world, Clip loves, loves, loves building planes with his animal friends, but one night, when the paper moon is hung, he selfishly rips it up to continue the fun. He learns the awful effects this has on his friends and is torn. A heartfelt story about empathy and courage to apologize. Back matter includes Clip’s favorite recipe for making papier-mâché creations. #STEAM #SEL

Original story includes award-winning illustrations PB PARTY 2024. Sample cover shown.

hand-painted Elements : mixed media : Assembled Digitally

Curly The Climbing Croc

32-Page Picture Book: When Curly realizes his last chance to compete in his favorite Climbing Competition has come, he sets out to achieve the impossible…to climb a tree! But, when Curly’s big efforts only bring “small wins,” Gramps is there to help him see how small wins can help lift him higher than he ever imagined. Backmatter includes the fact that Crocodiles truly can climb trees! #SEL

Original story and illustrations. Sample cover shown

Entirely hand-painted : mixed media