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Lucy's favorite lovey, Smelly Baby, is her most loyal companion. They are simply inseparable. Smelly Baby may be pretty rag-tag and, well, smelly, but her smell is very much a part of why Lucy loves her so much. Then disaster strikes as Smelly Baby accidentally flies out the car window and gets LOST! What will Lucy do without Smelly Baby in her life?With artwork by the award-winning, New York Times-bestselling illustrator Christopher Denise, this winning picture book debut celebrates the irreplaceable bond between a little girl and her favorite doll.A Christy Ottaviano Book



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Betsy Devany

When not writing for children of all ages, photographing birds/wildlife or hosting tea parties for her grandkids, Betsy Devany works part-time at a toy store, where she loves to hand-sell children's books, dollies, stuffies, and toys that inspire imagination. In her past life, Betsy designed appliquéd children's clothes, studied theatre, and was a dancer/singer, all of which continues to inspire her stories today.

Betsy lives near Mystic, CT with her family that includes a rescue cat, Terrapin; a rescue dog, Buddy; a resident groundhog, Wombat; and a very-loved, life-sized gorilla named Norman.

Her forthcoming picture book, LUCY'S LOVEY, publishes with Christy Ottaviano Books on September 27, 2016.



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