The Little Drummer Boy

By Ezra Jack Keats | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the newborn baby Jesus. The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song on his drum for the Christ Child. Within the little drummer boy's seemingly simple gift lies the true spirit of Christmas. Ezra Jack Keats' vivid, jewel-toned artwork perfectly illustrates this classic holiday carol. Music for the song appears at the back of the book. \"Keats evocatively portrays this story.\" -Publishers Weekly

Editions of The Little Drummer Boy

Hardcover
ISBN 9780670062829
Hardcover
ISBN 9780670892266
Paperback
ISBN 9780140567434

Read an Excerpt

A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the newborn baby Jesus. The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song on his drum for the Christ Child. Within the little drummer boy's seemingly simple gift lies the true spirit of Christmas. Ezra Jack Keats' vivid, jewel-toned artwork perfectly illustrates this classic holiday carol. Music for the song appears at the back of the book. \"Keats evocatively portrays this story.\" -Publishers Weekly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Little Drummer Boy about?

A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the newborn baby Jesus. The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song on his drum for the Christ Child. Within the little drummer boy's seemingly simple gift lies the true spirit of Christmas. Ezra Jack Keats' vivid, jewel-toned artwork perfectly illustrates this classic holiday carol. Music for the song appears at the back of the book. \"Keats evocatively portrays this story.\" -Publishers Weekly

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Little Drummer Boy?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories

Where can I read a sample of The Little Drummer Boy?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670062829

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Little Drummer Boy?

Ezra Jack Keats

Who is the Publisher of the book The Little Drummer Boy?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Little Drummer Boy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670062829) and hardcover(ISBN 9780670892266) and paperback(ISBN 9780140567434)

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