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Jason Fruchter

Jason Fruchter has been an animator and illustrator for children's media for decades. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in 1992, and later moved to New York City to work for MTV Animation. In 2001, he cofounded A&J Studios, and has worked with Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Sanrio. His books include Callie’s Cowgirl Twirl, Christmas Countdown, and Alphabet Magic. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
The First Day of School (PAW Patrol)
El Desfile de Piratas (Santiago of the Seas)
The Spooky Cabin (PAW Patrol)
Space Race (Disney Junior: Miles From Tomorrowland)
Meet Tracker! (PAW Patrol)
Wild in Africa! (Wild Kratts)
Callie's Cowgirl Twirl (Disney Junior: Sheriff Callie's Wild West)
Time to Fly! (Disney Junior: Sheriff Callie's Wild West)
Toby the Cowsitter (Disney Junior: Sheriff Callie's Wild West)

Books

The First Day of School (PAW Patrol)
El Desfile de Piratas (Santiago of the Seas)
The Spooky Cabin (PAW Patrol)
Space Race (Disney Junior: Miles From Tomorrowland)
Meet Tracker! (PAW Patrol)
Wild in Africa! (Wild Kratts)
Callie's Cowgirl Twirl (Disney Junior: Sheriff Callie's Wild West)
Time to Fly! (Disney Junior: Sheriff Callie's Wild West)
Toby the Cowsitter (Disney Junior: Sheriff Callie's Wild West)

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