The Little Drummer Boy |
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Author:
| Keats, Ezra Jack |
Illustrator:
| Keats, Ezra Jack |
ISBN: | 978-0-14-056743-4 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2000 |
Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group
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Imprint: | Puffin Books |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionA 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