The Little Drummer Boy Contributor(s): Whatley, Bruce (Author), Whatley, Bruce (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1864719923 ISBN-13: 9781864719925 Publisher: Random House Australia OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent |
Dewey: E |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8" W x 10.8" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Holiday - Christmas |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A classic picture book with a poignant message for both young and old, beautifully presented by an award-winning illustratorAnnie's grandfather carves her the Little Drummer Boy from the leg of an old oak table as a Christmas gift. Throughout the rest ofher life, this most beloved decoration of Annie s, travels the world with her and always hangs on the Christmas tree at her house, close to the top. Years passseasons and fashions come and goand Annie has children and grandchildren of her own, but the pair remain together. The two live a long, fulfilling life together; however, as they age, they both start to fade. Annie doesn't mind. In this heartwarmingstory of love, life, and the tolls that both can take, she justputs that down to being well loved." |