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In this lighthearted children's story, Sue the kangaroo invites her friends from the Australian outback to create a delightful theatrical performance titled "The Runaway Pancake." Together they navigate the challenges of collaboration, imagination, and stagecraft, while celebrating the joy of creativity and camaraderie among diverse animals.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: John Lithgow
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