Caryn Huberman Yacowitz

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Pumpkin Fiesta

Old Juana grows the biggest and best pumpkins in the village of San Miguel. What is her secret? asks Foolish Fernando. This funny tale is illustrated in the hot, vibrant colors of Mexico by award-winning artist Joe Cepeta.

Selected Works

Picture Book

The Jade Stone, A Chinese Folktale
The Great Emperor of All China orders a the stone carver Chan Lo to carve a dragon of wind and fire, but is that what the stone wants to be?

New Works

Native American Series Now Available
All 7 titles of the Native American series are now available in hardcover and in paperback.

Non-Fiction

Comanche Indians Navajo Indians Seminole Indians Lakota Indians Inuit Indians Iroquois Indians Shawnee Indians
How did the Comanche live long ago? What about today? Who were the Seminole and why are they called "the undefeated"?

Picture Books

Pumpkin Fiesta
Old Juana grows the biggest and best pumpkins! "What is her secret ?" wonders Foolish Fernando. Now the fun begins!

The Jade Stone, A Chinese Folktale
A "dragon of wind and fire" demands the great Emperor of All China. But is that what Chan Lo hears in the stone?

Theatre, Photo Essay

Onstage/Backstage
Ten year-old Chessa is in a play. Join her in rehearsal, set-building, makeup, performance. All aspects of theatre--on onstage and backstage!

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