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Name: Boom Chicka Rock
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: John Archambault

When a cat named Max snoozes inside a cuckoo clock, twelve adventurous mice take advantage of the quiet to flee its ticking home. Their quest for birthday cake turns into a spirited party, offering young readers a rhythmic, rhyme-filled adventure that celebrates friendship, curiosity, and the joy of celebration.

First publish date: 2004

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: John Archambault

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