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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1980 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum
Written & illustrated by Ashley Bryan
Discover five enchanting Nigerian folktales filled with rhythm and wisdom.
3.3/5 Goodreads · 271 ratings
80 pages· 9,440 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into a world of rhythm and wisdom with five Nigerian folktales. Meet a monkey with a musical speech and two young friends—a snake and a frog—challenged by their mothers' prejudices. Each tale, brought to life with striking woodcut illustrations, offers a unique blend of humor and poignant lessons. Will friendship triumph over fear? Explore these enchanting stories to find out.
From the publisher
From Coretta Scott King Award-winning creator Ashley Bryan comes a rhythmic picture book of five Nigerian folktales. From the silly tale of a monkey’s speech being sprinkled with shoo bee do’s and hay baa ba ree bop’s to the more poignant story of two young friends–a snake and a frog–being warned away from each other by their prejudiced mothers, these five tales and their striking woodcut illustrations are sure to enchant young readers.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- Words
- 9,440
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 14803
Publication
- Published
- May 31, 1987
- First published
- January 1, 1980
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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