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The Leopard's Drum

By Jessica Souhami

Adjectives

vibrant rhythmic humorous engaging

Genres

Animals Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Osebo the leopard boasts a magnificent drum that he refuses to share, even with Nyame, the Sky-God. Determined to possess it, Nyame offers a grand reward to any animal who can bring him the drum. One by one, the monkey, elephant, and python attempt the challenge but fail. Then, the small and clever tortoise devises a cunning plan to outwit the proud leopard. This vibrant tale, enriched with rhythmic text and dynamic collage illustrations, is perfect for reading aloud and teaches the value of intelligence over strength.

About the author

Jessica Souhami is a talented storyteller and illustrator. She is known for her colourful picture books, which often retell traditional tales from around the world. One of her most popular books is 'The Little, Little House.' Jessica brings stories to life with lively words and bright, bold pictures that children love to read and share.

Pages

36 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2006

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