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  Mayuka Thais

  Mayuka Thais, a “Tokyoite Californian”, is an award winning singer-songwriter, artist, bilingual voiceover actor, art educator and motivational speaker for youth. Since the age of 5, she has recorded for clients including NHK, Columbia Music Entertainment, Polygon Records, Skip, SkyPerfect!TV, G-angle and Benesse. Dedicated to animal rights, she produced “When Elephants Cry”, a YouTube music video hit that prompted an invitation to sing at the L.A. Comedy Store for a recognition dinner of high profile celebrities who advocate freedom of elephants in captivity. Mayuka is excited to contribute her bouncy, energetic voice to the talented Ehon-ya family.

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  Keiji Nakamura

  I was born in Kumamoto and grew up in Kagoshima. In an age where everyone is using a computer, I am one of the last few computer illiterates on this planet! I still use an airbrush for my illustrations. However, thanks to IT expansions, I am really happy that this generation of kids can see my work. I love drawing monsters, giants and unusual animals. Because I grew up near the ocean, it is easy for me to draw fish and creatures from the sea. I hope that someday, if I have the opportunity to come across a good space story, that I will have the chance to draw beings from other planets!

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  Noboru Obayashi

  I was born in Oota, Tokyo. After quitting Dokkyo University, I completed studies at the Musashino Art University Junior College of Art and Design. I work as an illustrator of children’s books but am also known as a Quiz and Puzzle Designer who has created many published works.
  
  Main published works include：
  ・“Shogakusei Kara no Kotowaza Kyoshitsu” （Kyoikuhyoronsha）
  ・“Dokidoki Yuenchi” （Kumon Publishers）
  ・“Ijiwaru Daisuki! Hikkake Quiz” （Tozaisha）

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  Kanako Oshima

  I was born in Kobe and graduated from Tama Art University in Oil Painting. After graduation, I spent time studying in France. Currently, I am a member of the History of Scientific Art Association. Most of my works involve making “sashie” illustrations for science and nature picture books and encyclopedias.
  
  Published works include：
  ・“Tsugakuro no Kusabana Ehon”,
  ・“Ehon of the Month”
  ・“Abunai Ikimono Daizukan” （PHP Kenkyujyo）
  ・“Manabi ya Bukku ” series（Meijishoin）
  ・“Tanbou Nihon Mistuhachi no Tanoshimi”, which is currently appearing in a series featured in “Gendai Nogyo” (Nobunkyo)

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  Hisako Ozono

  I was born in Tokyo and grew up in Niigata. Currently I live in Tokyo.
  After working for a production company, I became a freelance designer and illustrator. This is a first time for me to take the challenge as a picture book illustrator. My works include government poster designs, illustrations for business and local government publications, and character designs including Local mascot character (“Yuru-chara”) I specialize in designs of children, women, animals, plants and food. My interests include making sweets, going to karaoke alone and talking over good sake. I always have a passionate heart but maintain a cool head!

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