Collins Big Cat — THE DRUM MAKER AND THE AZIZA: Band 14/Ruby

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Synopsis

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

A retelling of The Elves and the Shoemaker, set in an African kingdom many years ago.

Ayan is known as one of the best drum makers in the land. However, as the years pass, he struggles to make the beautiful instruments he's famous for. When the queen holds a competition to find the finest drums for the harvest festival, Ayan is disappointed. He has the right tools, materials and skills, but his hands no longer work the way they used to. Just as he thinks he won't be able to present his gift to the queen, Ayan receives some much-needed help from the Aziza …

Book details

Series:
Collins Big Cat
Author:
Sandra A. Agard, Illustrated by Charisma Standley, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
ISBN:
9780008541750
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2023-04-12
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2023
Copyright by:
HarperCollins Publishers 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Children's Books