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DETECTIVE BABY

Newly appointed the dance team captain at her school, Jenny Newhouse is responsible for fundraising for new uniforms, and she's chosen, somewhat impractically, to stash all the money in her purse. When the purse goes missing, she decides to secretly replenish the funds by taking babysitting gigs.

DETECTIVE BABY
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Newly appointed the dance team captain at her school, Jenny Newhouse is responsible for fundraising for new uniforms, and she's chosen, somewhat impractically, to stash all the money in her purse.

When the purse goes missing, she decides to secretly replenish the funds by taking babysitting gigs.

Though she doesn't particularly enjoy hanging out with babies, she has a spectacular skill for childcare:

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Newly appointed the dance team captain at her school, Jenny Newhouse is responsible for fundraising for new uniforms, and she's chosen, somewhat impractically, to stash all the money in her purse. When the purse goes missing, she decides to secretly replenish the funds by taking babysitting gigs. Though she doesn't particularly enjoy hanging out with babies, she has a spectacular skill for childcare:

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  • The world's first detective baby!" Soon, this amusing odd couple are mixing crime-solving work with stroller walks, ice cream treats, and playground time.
  • While the mystery itself is engaging, Rosie and her baby pals are irresistible, the true stars of the show.
  • Her first client, sporting a fedora, stands up in her crib and boldly introduces herself as "Rosie Woodson.

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