The Little Drummer Boy
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1968 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

The Little Drummer Boy

Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats

A drummer boy's humble gift reveals the true spirit of Christmas.

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32 pages· 107 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· NP0L
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In a journey to Bethlehem, a young drummer boy joins a procession of gift-bearers for the newborn Jesus. Lacking riches, he offers a heartfelt song on his drum. Discover how this simple act embodies the essence of Christmas, beautifully captured in vivid illustrations. What power does a humble gift hold?

From the publisher

A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the newborn baby Jesus. The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song on his drum for the Christ Child. Within the little drummer boy’s seemingly simple gift lies the true spirit of Christmas. Ezra Jack Keats’ vivid, jewel-toned artwork perfectly illustrates this classic holiday carol. Music for the song appears at the back of the book. “Keats evocatively portrays this story.” -Publishers Weekly

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
107
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NPL
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.4
F&P level
~A
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
10478
Publication
Published
October 2, 2000
First published
January 1, 1968
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140567434
LCCN
00008665
OCLC
48105026

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