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jan dolby
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Children’s Illustrator made in Newfoundland based in Toronto, Canada.
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It’s going to be a good day after seeing this. #love
Two hearts at the end of a driveway made by cars backing up in the snow
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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🍁A great resource for Remembrance Day November 11 this picture book studies our Canadian history, & teaches empathy, critical thinking & pride for our service members and their sacrifices – including the contributions of all of Canada’s diverse population.
www.poppystore.ca #CanKidLit #KidLitArt
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Jan, a Canadian illustrator who loves to bring children's stories to life. #CanKidLit

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November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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This picture book just got listed!
Heather's Pick at Indigo!
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October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Happy Halloween all!
#CanKidLit #Halloween #KidLitArt
October 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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The three evil women I like. #CanKidLit
illustration of the evil Queen, Maleficent and Cruella
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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#wantitall Toronto Blue Jays
watercolour illustration of a bluejay bird.
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Drawing up some art history.
#CanKidLit #illustration
October 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Saw my favourite cat at the book store today.
October 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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I Drove My Bed to Grandma's House made the Children's Book Council's Hot Off the Press Roundup for October!
#CanKidLit #KidLit
October 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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My favourite things today, sesame crisps, great service at UPS thx Amal!, non-bot customer inquiries, sunshine and smiles. What's your favourite things today?
October 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Comic after school class number 6 today. Love their imagination.
#CanKidLit
October 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Hello #portfolioday

My name is Jan, and I'm a children's book illustrator who loves stories that make me laugh, free lines, lots of colour, and watercolour additions. #kidlitart

🎃 www.jandolby.com
🎃 Rep'd by Page Turner Literary Agency
illustration of a group of children at a museum illustration of a group of children and adults at a museum illustration of a curly haired boy and a bunch of forest animals jumping on a bed that's a magical car illustration of a very tired boy napping in his bed with his tired stuffed animals
October 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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It’s a book birthday day!
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Carolyn Huizinga Mills
#CdnKidLit #KidLit #KidLitArt
October 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Me.....tired Lionel the peacock.
October 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Happy October #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I'm Jan, a Canadian illustrator who loves to illustrate picture books. I'm fond of drawing colourful animals and whimsical children.

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illustration of a group of children and adults viewing the statue of Venus at a museum.
October 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Find Lionel the Peacock here.
www.jandolby.com
#CanKidLit
September 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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New character peacock called Lionel.
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#CanKidLit
blue illustrated peacock peeking from the left by Jan Dolby blue illustrated peacock peeking from the right by Jan Dolby full image of a blue illustrated peacock by Jan Dolby
September 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Yesterday was a joyful day full of crabs.
#KidLitArt
funny illustration of a red crab marker renderings of a four funny crabs
September 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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What's up...currently in the works...a CDN Remembrance Day picture book, drawings for non-fiction picture book with CDN publisher, I Drove My Bed to Grandma's House Oct 11, Burst Your Bubble!: Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing Nov. 11, drawing classes for kids, youth and adults.
September 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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If you need something joyful to watch....click here. www.jandolby.com/official-mus...

#music #kidlit
an orange crayon and a box of crayons on the cover of picture book called A Broken Crayon
September 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Hello September #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Jan and I’m an illustrator who creates for kids. I adore goofiness, lots of colour and making magic.

Portfolio: www.jandolby.com
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September 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Updated - www.scbwi.org/members/jan-...
August 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day all!

I'm Jan, an Canadian illustrator based in Toronto, Ontario, who is available for new illustration projects!

Portfolio: jandolby.com
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An illustration of an upset beaver floating in a flamingo blowup in water
August 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm a Canadian illustrator who enjoys creating new characters. Here is Crunch. A mischievous monster who plays many instruments. Always interested in new projects.

♦️Portfolio jandolby.com
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#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
illustration of a red monster playing the trumpet, drums and flute while crossing a busy street.
June 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM