Jungle Drums

Author: Graeme Base

A glorious audiobook set amidst the sounds of the African jungle. Feel the rhythm of this magical and joyous fable that children will enjoy listening again and again.

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Summary

A glorious audiobook set amidst the sounds of the African jungle. Feel the rhythm of this magical and joyous fable that children will enjoy listening again and again.

Description

Little Ngiri is the smallest Warthog in Africa. Tired of being teased by his bigger brothers and sisters, he wishes things could be different. When Old Nyumbu the Wildebeest gives Ngiri a set of magic drums, he is sure his wish is about to come true. But all the animals of the jungle are in for a big surprise as Ngiri's wish is granted in a most unexpected way.

Awards

Short-listed for Canberra's Own Outstanding List (COOL) Award Younger Readers 2005 Short-listed for Kids Own Australian Literature Awards (KOALA) Younger Readers 2005

Critic Reviews

'Children will have a great deal of fun ...' -- Booklist
'Jungle Drums is gorgeous ...' -- Kids' Book Review
'Graeme Base, as always, delivers an incredibly detail-filled creation. If you are a Graeme Base fan, you will not be disappointed ... and it is sure to also win a whole new legion of young fans.' (on The Amazing Monster Detectoscope) -- Kids' Book Review
'This beautiful book is sure to be a hit with the author’s fans and cultivate new ones.' (on The Legend of the Golden Snail) -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Graeme Base is one of the world's leading creators of picture books. His alphabet book, Animalia, received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986, and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of more than 2 million copies. His most recent book, a novel for young readers called Truckdogs, is also available on audio from Bolinda. Graeme lives in Melbourne with his artist wife, Robyn, and their three children. Graeme Base is one of the world's leading creators of picture books. His alphabet book, Animalia, received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986, and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of more than 2 million copies. His novel for young readers called Truckdogs is available on audio from Bolinda. Graeme lives in Melbourne with his artist wife, Robyn, and their three children.