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Lucy, Don’t! Series

She may get it wrong, but her heart always gets it right

Big imagination. Big laughs. Even bigger heart.

The Lucy, Don’t! Series follows lovable Lucy who misinterprets—well… everything! From planting cookies in a garden to wrapping all the wrong things as Christmas presents, Lucy’s intentions are always good, but her innocent mix-ups lead to the funniest surprises. Still, no matter the chaos, she somehow manages to land in the sweetest spots that touch your heart.

Planned Titles

(Currently seeking representation: Concept covers shown for branding purposes – final artwork will be determined by the publishing team.)

Featured Manuscript:
Lucy, Don’t Kiss That Worm!

Ages 3-7

Oh no! Lucy is about to kiss a worm—YUCK!
And if that’s not bad enough, just wait until you see what she tries to kiss next!

Luckily, Big Sis swoops in and saves the day in this laugh-out-loud story
of silly mix-ups and sisterly love.

Through her innocent adventures and guidance from Big Sis, Lucy finally discovers where kisses are meant to come from. 

Sweet, funny, and full of heart, Lucy, Don’t Kiss That Worm! reminds little readers that love, and laughter, make everything better.

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Planned Title 2:
Lucy, Don’t Plant That Cookie!

Ages 3-7

Uh-oh! Lucy’s at it again!
When Grandma shows Lucy how to plant potatoes, Lucy can’t wait to grow some of her own favorite things. But you won’t believe what things she plants!

Grandma guides her along in this humorous adventure of planting all the wrong things until Lucy finally discovers something far more wonderful than she expected.

Bursting with laughter and love, Lucy, Don’t Plant That Cookie! reminds readers that the most beautiful things we grow don’t come from the dirt, but from the heart.

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Planned Title 3:
Lucy, Don’t Feed Spaghetti to the Puppy!

Ages 3-7

Feed a puppy spaghetti? Oh no!

Lucy’s got a brand-new puppy—and a whole lot to learn! From one silly mix-up to the next, Lucy and her puppy make one big, bubbly mess.

Thankfully, Big Sis is there once again to save the day—and the puppy—in this zany adventure with lots of giggles where Lucy finally discovers what it really takes to care for a puppy.

Full of heart, humor, and muddy pawprints, Lucy, Don’t Feed Spaghetti to the Puppy! shows readers how love can grow stronger one oops at a time.

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Lucy is currently being submitted to literary agents and traditional publishers.