The Little Drummer Boy
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Cultural Representation
Multicultural
This book contains several different cultural or ethnic groups.
Protagonist Gender
Male Protagonist
The leading character in this book is male.
Religion
Religion
This book contains religious themes.
Christianity
This book contains Christian ideology and/or Christian activists.
Synopsis
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.
Details
- Illustrator
- Ezra Jack Keats
- Publisher
- Penguin
- ISBN-10
- 9780140567434
- ISBN-13
- 9780140567434
- Reading age
- 3 – 7
- Grade level
- Pre-kindergarten – 2
- Pages
- 32
- Published
- 2000
- Added to shelf
- Feb 20, 2026