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One Wide River to Cross
Ages 4–+ · 1966
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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?
32 pages· 176 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~730L
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Bookroo's summary
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.
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At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 176
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~730L
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3.8
out of 7
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