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Melissa Crowton

MELISSA CROWTON is the illustrator of the upcoming Mousie, I Will Read to You, as well as the Baby Code! series of board books. She has created doodles for Google's homepage, and works on illustration projects for publishers and other clients. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly and American Illustration. Originally from Utah, Melissa currently lives in Northern California.
Your First Day of Circus School
In Our Garden
Mousie, I Will Read to You
Baby Code!
Baby Code! Art
Baby Code! Music
Baby Code! Play

Books

Your First Day of Circus School
In Our Garden
Mousie, I Will Read to You
Baby Code!
Baby Code! Art
Baby Code! Music
Baby Code! Play

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