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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