Jamari's Drum |
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| Author:
| Bynum, Eboni
Jackson, Roland |
| Illustrator:
| Diakité, Baba Wagué |
| ISBN: | 978-0-88899-531-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2004 |
| Publisher: | Groundwood Books
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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Little Jamari loves the sound of the great village drum and often sits at drummer Baba's feet. "Why do you play every day?" he asks. "The drum is the keeper of peace in the village," Baba replies. Time passes and many of the village elders pass on. One day Jamari agrees to take over the beating of the drum, to keep the peace. But little by little, he forgets his promise until disaster looms. What will Jamari do to bring back peace? Featuring acclaimed artist Baba Diakité's gorgeous...
More DescriptionLittle Jamari loves the sound of the great village drum and often sits at drummer Baba's feet. "Why do you play every day?" he asks. "The drum is the keeper of peace in the village," Baba replies. Time passes and many of the village elders pass on. One day Jamari agrees to take over the beating of the drum, to keep the peace. But little by little, he forgets his promise until disaster looms. What will Jamari do to bring back peace? Featuring acclaimed artist Baba Diakité's gorgeous illustrations,Jamari's Drumoffers a simple, compelling lesson about duty and the greater good.