Summary
This wonderful tale is about Willie-a boy who taps, drums or thumps to express the music he feels inside. Willie dreams of playing the African instruments of his ancestors that his Grandpa describes- guedras, ecasas, atumpan and dundun drums. Readers will be captivated by Willie’s spirit and will delight in his success.This inspirational book will not only entertain, but enrich readers with the beauty of a culture. Katherine Roundtree’s exquisite illustrations add tremendous warmth to this magical story.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780881064087 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0881064084 |
| Author: | Virginia Kroll, Katherine Roundtree |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2014 |
| Weight: | 133g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 254mm x 3mm |
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About The Author
Virginia Kroll
Virginia Kroll has contributed more than 1500 items to juvenile magazines. She travels throughout the country speaking to children about writing multicultural books. She is the author of many children’s books, including WOOD-HOOPOW WILLIE, A CARP FOR KIMIKO, SWEET MAGNOLIA, JAHA AND JAMIL WENT DOWN THE HILL, HATS OFF TO HAIR!, MASAI AND I (Four Winds Press), and BUTTERFLY BOY (Boyds Mill Press). Virginia lives in New York with her family.
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