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Renée Kurilla

Renée Kurilla is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Just Because and has also written and illustrated her own stories, including It's Fall!One Springy, Singy Day; and The Flower Garden, to name a few. She enjoys looking back on fond memories like Yesterday but is constantly chasing dreams like Tomorrow! Renée lives in Massachusetts with her husband, their daughter, and a puppy named Yoshi. Find out more about her books at kurillastration.com.
Today at School
Todo puede ser (Just Because Spanish Edition)
Just Because
Wild Fairies #1: Daisy's Decorating Dilemma
Wild Fairies #2: Lily's Water Woes

Books

Today at School
Todo puede ser (Just Because Spanish Edition)
Just Because
Wild Fairies #1: Daisy's Decorating Dilemma
Wild Fairies #2: Lily's Water Woes

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