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In this playful children’s tale, Slinky Malinki the mischievous cat teams up with Stickybeak Syd, a inquisitive bird, and together they cause a series of comedic mishaps while the house is left to them alone. The story, written in delightful rhyme, follows their adventures and the chaos they create, offering young readers humor and a gentle lesson in responsibility and teamwork.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lynley Dodd
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