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She invites you to visit her online at devpetty.com or @devpetty. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLauren Eldridge\u003c\/b\u003e is a three-dimensional photographic artist and the illustrator of \n\u003ci\u003eClaymates\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eHustle Bustle Bugs\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eSleep Train\u003c\/i\u003e. She studied landscape architecture in college, earned a graduate degree in early childhood education, and subsequently taught in special education. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, children, dogs, and no snakes whatsoever. She invites you to visit her online at eldridgestudio.com or @eldridgestudio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eClaymates\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e A Junior Library Guild Selection \u003cbr\u003e A 2019 Monarch Award Nominee \u003cbr\u003e A 2018 Wisconsin Library Association Outstanding Book \u003cbr\u003e A 2018-2019 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t* \"The dynamic interaction between the characters invites readers to take risks, push boundaries, and have a little unscripted fun of their own.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t* \"Petty's punchy, dialogue-only narrative and newcomer Eldridge's expressive sculpture give these clay buddies a surplus of personality.... 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