Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1980 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum

Written and illustrated by Ashley Bryan

Discover five enchanting Nigerian folktales filled with rhythm and wisdom.

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80 pages· 9,440 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 610L
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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.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Award (1981)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
9,440
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
610L
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689711077
LCCN
86020598
OCLC
14099024

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