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Annie faces the nerves that come with performing in a school play. With the support of her rabbit Snowball and friends Henry and Mudge, she learns to confront her fear of the stage. Together, they explore the world of theater in a child‑friendly, encouraging way that celebrates creativity and friendship.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Cynthia Rylant
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