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Peggy Tagel

Peggy Tagel's most often-asked question is, "How do you cut all those tiny pieces of paper?" The answer is, quite simply, her Magic Scissors. Working in a studio decorated with a huge collection of cookie jars, Peggy's colorful cutpaper illustrations have been reproduced for a variety of products, including cards, gift wrap, packaging, and stationery, as well as for children's books and magazines. She illustrated all seven books in the First Celebrations series. She lives in North Port, Florida.
Birthday Counting
Parade Colors
Easter Counting
Valentine's Shapes
Christmas Colors & Counting
Halloween Colors
Thanksgiving Counting

Books

Birthday Counting
Parade Colors
Easter Counting
Valentine's Shapes
Christmas Colors & Counting
Halloween Colors
Thanksgiving Counting

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