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Honk!

16 minutes 19 seconds

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Illustration of a white swan with head held high and wings outstretched. Caption. Honk! said Mimi happily.

The Beyond the Page Cafe kids read "Honk!" It's the story of Mimi the swan who wants badly to be in a production of "Swan Lake." Mimi practices every day and has a most unexpected opportunity to realize her dream. The Cafe kids interview author Pamela Edwards and illustrator Henry Cole online. They also enjoy a "visit" to a ballet class.

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Runtime: 16 minutes 19 seconds

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Episode 1
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Episode 2
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Episode 3
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