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Alison Jay

Alison Jay is a graduate of the London College of Printing and is the acclaimed illustrator of many picture books, including The Cloud Spinner, written by Michael Catchpool, and A Gift for Mama, by Linda Ravin Lodding. Alison’s signature style is created using alkyd paint on thick cartridge paper, with a crackle varnish, giving an aged effect.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
A Gift for Mama
If Kisses Were Colors board book
The Nutcracker
Today is the Birthday of the World

Books

The Twelve Days of Christmas
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
A Gift for Mama
If Kisses Were Colors board book
The Nutcracker
Today is the Birthday of the World

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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