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Jane Kurisu

Jane Kurisu is an illustrator whose books include The Sleepover Book and The Jumbo Book of Gardening. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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Cookie Count & Bake

Cookie Count & Bake

Make Numbers And Shapes You Can Munch
by Debora Pearson
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Mixed media
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Learning about numbers and shapes has never been so delicious! The Cookie Count and Bake cookbook serves up yummy recipes and includes full-colour illustrations and step-by-step instructions that make baking easy. All components are safety approved, kid-tested and dishwasher-safe.

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Funtime Riddles

Funtime Riddles

by Marilyn Helmer
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Hardcover
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Sports and games feature everything from soccer-playing pigs that "hog" the ball to ghosts that love playing "Moan-opoly." A Level 3 first reader.

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Junk Drawer Jewelry

Junk Drawer Jewelry

edition:Hardcover
also available: Paperback
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Do you want jewelry so original that nobody will believe you made it yourself? Just take a look in your junk drawer. This book in the Kids Can Do It series encourages kids to dig deeply into drawers, toolboxes and recycling bins for materials you never dreamed could look so cool. Browse your local hardware, craft and fabric stores for more of the g …

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Mathemagic!

Mathemagic!

Number Tricks
by Lynda Colgan
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Hardcover
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An introduction to the magic of math that will engage even the most math-reluctant kid. Mathakazam! With this book, math becomes magic for kids! The secrets revealed in Mathemagic will have kids outwitting everyone with their superior computational skills, mystifying friends by plucking secret numbers from their minds and learning the mathematical …

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My Pet Hamster

My Pet Hamster

by Lyn Thomas
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Paperback
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This handy guidebook from the My Pet ... series has the information kids need to keep their hamsters healthy and happy. It includes tips on choosing the right hamster, cage set-up, feeding, body language, playtime and more. It also has lots of write-in pages, so kids will have a special keepsake of their very own hamster friend!

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My Pet Kitten

My Pet Kitten

by Marilyn Baillie
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Paperback
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Kittens are cuddly bundles of furry fun, purring, meowing and chasing anything that moves! With Mittens the kitten as a guide in this book in the My Pet ... series, children will find all the information they need to keep their kittens healthy and happy. Each book contains write-in notebook pages for kids to record memories for a special keepsake o …

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My Pet Puppy

My Pet Puppy

by Marilyn Baillie
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Paperback
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Puppies are bouncing bundles of furry fun, exploring, sniffing and chewing everything in sight! With Sunshine the puppy as a guide, children will find all the information they need to keep their puppies healthy and happy. This book in the My Pet ... series contains write-in notebook pages for kids to record memories for a special keepsake of their …

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Recess Riddles

Recess Riddles

by Marilyn Helmer
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Hardcover
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From the clock that got in trouble because it “tocked” in class to the skunk that enjoyed “Show and Smell,” these riddles offer a funny slice of school life. A Level 3 first reader.

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Simply Sewing

Simply Sewing

by Judy Ann Sadler
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Hardcover
also available: Paperback
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This book in the Kids Can Do It series features breezy wraps and terrific tote bags for the beach, neat trims for plain clothes or a skirt made from worn-out jeans — Simply Sewing has these and many other projects all stitched up! Includes sewing-machine basics, hand-sewing stitches and fabric facts. Step-by-step instructions with full-color …

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The General

The General

edition:Paperback
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The General is the true story of an "unofficial" crossing guard who was championed by the kids, after being fired by the local authorities.

"At last -- a true life…children's story which is exciting, readable and unusual." - Montreal Gazette

"…heartwarming." - Canadian Book Review Annual

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The Jumbo Book of Drama

The Jumbo Book of Drama

by Deborah Dunleavy
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Paperback
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Filled with fun and entertaining activities to suit the needs of the class clown, the wallflower or the natural-born actor, The Jumbo Book of Drama will help kids discover and hone their dramatic abilities. With 200 pages of theater games, plays, sample scripts, costume ideas, a glossary and more, this book provides all the inspiration they'll need …

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The Jumbo Book of Gardening

The Jumbo Book of Gardening

by Karyn Morris
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Paperback
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Everything the beginning gardener needs to know about creating wonderful organic gardens in the backyard, on a balcony or in the schoolyard can be found in this comprehensive and easy-to-follow Jumbo Book. Green-thumb tips, plant checklists and step-by-step instructions on how to grow everything from tulips to tomatoes make this a practical and fun …

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The Jumbo Book of Needlecrafts

The Jumbo Book of Needlecrafts

edition:Paperback
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This is the ultimate book for anyone who's ever seen a beautiful needlecraft design and dreamed of making their own. This Jumbo Book is divided into five sections -- knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting and sewing -- for easy reference. Each section has an introduction and all the information needed to learn a craft quickly. Includes more tha …

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The Jumbo Book of Paper Crafts

The Jumbo Book of Paper Crafts

by Amanda Lewis
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Paperback
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When paper was first invented in China over 2000 years ago, it was used for cooking, wrapping, building and even for making clothes! But there is so much more you can do with this versatile material -- such as creating one-of-a-kind toys, gifts, cards and jewelry. This Jumbo Book features an introduction to different kinds of paper, special folding …

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The Sleepover Book

The Sleepover Book

by Margot Griffin
illustrated by Jane Kurisu
edition:Paperback
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Whether it's a casual get-together or a special occasion, sleepovers are always lots of fun! This ultimate party planner is packed with dozens of great, original ideas: theme parties like a Nightmare Mansion or Sleeping Beauty's Spa, star-sprinkled invitations, pj party crafts, homemade shake-on popcorn toppers and much, much more. With so many exc …

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