Thursday, May 15, 2014

Beat the Story Drum, Pum Pum by Ashley Bryan


Author and Illustrator: Ashley Bryan

Publisher: Aladdin Books

Publish Date: May 31, 1987
 
Summary: This book features five Nigerian folktales rewritten and illustrated for a younger audience by Ashley Bryan.  On the Amazon.com website, it states that the book is meant for school and library use only.
 
Award: Coretta Scott King Award

Source: www.arbookfind.com
Age Range: K-3 and up

Quality: This book contains historical folktales from a country other than the United States. The artwork is very eye-catching and will keep the attention of children of all ages.

Life Connections
  • Introduction to a new country and culture
  • Art techniques
  • Poetry, rhyme and verse can be introduced

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