Christmastime is approaching, and Annie is so thrilled about her upcoming school play that she has to call her cousin Henry. "I'm going to be a star in a play!" she tells him. Annie will get to light up the stage in her bright, shiny costume! She couldn't be more excited. But then the big night comes, and Annie's feelings change. She is very nervous and is having a hard time staying calm. Lucky for her she has her fluffy bunny Snowball, Henry, and Henry's big dog Mudge to help keep her brave. Known for her Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Henry and Mudge books as well as her tales of Mr. Putter and Tabby, Newbery Medal-winning author Cynthia Rylant is beloved by children around the world. This sixth book in her charming Annie and Snowball series is whimsically voiced by narrator Cassandra Morris.
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"excellent beginner chapter book for girls... "
— Nancy (5 out of 5 stars)
" Lots of fun and a good message "
— Rachel, 12/28/2009Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than one hundred books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal in 1993 and A Fine White Dust won a Newbery Honor; she is also the author of two Caldecott Honor–wining picture books. Some of her other notable works include the Annie and Snowball series, the Poppleton series, the novel The Islander, and a number of other poetry books and story collections. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Cassandra Morris has received critical acclaim for her voice-over work from Publishers Weekly and AudioFile magazine, earning a dozen Earphones Awards and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her voice has also been heard on television in commercial campaigns and numerous Nickelodeon and Disney products. She is the voice of many cartoon characters, including Leo and Luna in Yu-Gi-Oh, Carrie in Barbie: A Fairy Secret, Nathan in Pokémon, and Lola in Angelo Rules.