The little drummer boy
by Ezra Jack Keats
Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A young boy joins a special journey to Bethlehem, eager to honor the newborn king. Though he has no gift to offer, he shares the joy of music by playing his drum with all his heart. Through his simple song, the true meaning of giving and Christmas spirit shines brightly.
Representation & Themes
ChristmasMusicGivingFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0689711581
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 1987
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 104
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Carols -- Texts.Christmas music -- Texts.Carols.Christmas music.TextsChristmas musicCarolsEnglish CarolsPicture books for childrenChildren's songsSpecimensChildren's fictionChristmas, fictionChurch music