Nejra Turadinović and Her Children's Illustrations — English Level A1

Nejra Turadinović is an artist from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
She draws cartoons and pictures for children.
She made many pictures for children’s books.
As a child she loved picture books.
She also collects old illustrated books.
She makes small, funny greeting cards.
She teaches at a high school and at college.
Drawing helps her feel calm and happy.

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artist — a person who makes art or pictures

cartoon — a simple, funny drawing for people

cartoons

illustrated — with pictures or drawings added to text

collect — to get and keep things as a group

collects

greeting card — a small card sent to say hello

greeting cards

teach — to give lessons or show how to do something

teaches

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