Drummer Hoff
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1967 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Drummer Hoff

Written by Barbara Emberley · Written and illustrated by Ed Emberley

Seven soldiers build a cannon, but who will fire it?

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32 pages· 176 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~730L
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In a lively, rhyming tale, seven soldiers work together to construct a grand cannon. Each soldier plays a crucial role, but it's Drummer Hoff who ultimately fires it. What will happen when the cannon roars to life? Discover the vibrant world of teamwork and anticipation in this captivating picture book.

From the publisher

A rhyming, vibrantly illustrated picture book based on the folk song of seven soldiers.

Ed Emberley won the 1968 Caldecott Medal for his bold illustrations for Barbara Emberley’s jaunty adaptation of the cumulative folk song about soldiers who build a magnificent cannon and Drummer Hoff, who fires it off.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (1968)
At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
176
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~730L
Themes & topics
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3.8

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
21349
Publication
Published
September 1, 1972
First published
January 1, 1967
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780671662493
LCCN
87035755
OCLC
17300593

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