Books About Cannons

The Best Cannons Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about cannons? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Drummer Hoff
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1967

Drummer Hoff

By Barbara Emberley, Ed Emberley (Author/Illustrator)

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

Caldecott Medal (1968)
32 pages· 176 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,826 ratings
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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.
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