Calling the Water Drum
Published on 8. February 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-64379-599-7 (ISBN)
Description
A moving story about a family's attempt to flee Haiti in a boat, and a young boy who bravely learns to navigate a new world through playing his drum.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Kindergarten, Reading Age: From 4 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 206 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
140 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64379-599-7 (9781643795997)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
LaTisha Redding makes her picture book debut with Calling the Water Drum. She was inspired to write this story based on the memories of some of her Haitian friends' accounts of how they arrived in the United States. This book is a tribute to everyone who has courageously set forth with hope to start a new life in a new country. Redding lives in the sunshine state, Florida. You can find her online at latisharedding.com or @LaTishaRedding.