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During a library blackout, the storytime puppets embark on a quest to locate their missing companion, Hermit Crab. The playful journey showcases friendship, teamwork, and the boundless imagination that can be found inside a library’s walls.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Megan McDonald
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