Picture Book Dummies
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“I love creating picture books that nurture a growth mindset through humor and heart, while also giving readers the chance to discover fascinating facts about the world around them. Collaborating on both art and text is my favorite part of the process, so I welcome your insights.”
-Andrea Yomtob (Illustrator/Emerging Author)
The following dummies are original stories that I’ve both written and illustrated. Understanding the craft of writing picture books has informed and enhanced my visual storytelling. I began taking writing classes at Storyteller Academy in 2020 and have continued to grow through one-on-one mentorship with a published author and illustrator, as well as multiple critique groups.
Beautiful Mess
32-Page Picture Book : WORD COUNT – 388 : #character-driven #biodiversity #botanicalgardens #rarespecies #remorse #naturalscience #STEAM #informationalfiction
Original story. Sample cover art shown as mockup.
Pitch: When a tidy-as-can-be girl accidentally squishes a rare plant and a stray seed clings to her sweater, she’s pulled into the unexpected adventure of nurturing new life. As she cares for her tiny sprout, she discovers that wonder often grows where perfection ends. What might bloom when we make room for a little mess?
Theme: Growth can be messy. But when we care, observe, and stay curious, beautiful things emerge.
Discover: Learn the benefits of botanical gardens and how your little one can be a botanist at home.
hand-painted: Watercolor, Prisma, ink
Curly The Climbing Croc
32-Page Picture Book: #Fiction#SEL #Character-Driven #SouthAmerica #SapoteFruit
Original story. Sample cover art shown as mockup. Includes award-winning illustrations PB PARTY 2025.
Theme: Perseverance through small wins.
Discover: Learn unique qualities of crocodiles and how they truly can climb trees!
hand-painted: Watercolor, prisma, ink
Blame It On The Moon
40-Page Picture Book: #STEAM #SEL #WorldBuilding #CharacterDriven #PaperWorld #AnimalFriends #papier-mache
Original story. Sample cover shown as mockup.
Theme: Friendship, empathy and courage to apologize.
Discover: How to make papier mache at home so young minds can make their own creations.
hand-painted: watercolor, prisma, ink
How The Octopus Came To Have Three Hearts
32-Page Picture Book: #porquoi_tale #SEL #WorldBuilding #Magic #waterspirits #CharacterDriven
Original story. Sample cover shown as mockup.
Theme: Handling fear, finding bravery.
Discover: Unique facts about octopi such as how intelligent they are to hide and protect themselves with seashells, blend into their surroundings, and spray ink.
hand-painted: watercolor, prisma, ink