Dummies
These dummies are original stories written and illustrated by Andrea Yomtob. Email me to request password.
Curly The Climbing Croc
32-Page Picture Book: The Sapote Cup! An annual climbing competition known to all animals in South America has come to swamp town. The prize? A year’s supply of scrumptious sapote fruit! If Curly, a young croc, reaches the top of the Kapok tree, he’ll help feed the hungry crocs at the orphanage where he grew up. But there’s one catch…Curly can’t climb. His adoptive Gramps offers sage advice: “small wins lead to big grins.” Curly takes this to heart, discovers his skills, and his confidence grows. Can Curly turn hope into victory? Backmatter includes how crocodiles truly can climb trees! #SEL
Original story and illustrations. Sample cover shown
Entirely hand-painted : mixed media
How The Octopus Came To Have Three Hearts
32-Page Picture Book: Dive into this Pourquoi Tale about Orwin, a fearful octopus. He must conquer his fears conjured by his big imagination to save his magical nymph friends lost in the eerie shadows of Big Blue. This heartwarming tale includes back matter about how octopuses truly have three hearts! #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 his fun. He learns the awful effects this has on his animal friends and is torn. A heartfelt story about accountability, empathy, and the 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