Jungle Drums is a glorious audio book set amidst the sounds of the African jungle. Graeme Base's imagination and energy will astound you yet again in this delightful audio book that champions the underhog! This child friendly tale with fable-style storytelling has added magic on audio.
Little Ngiri is the smallest Warthog in Africa. Tired of being teased by his bigger brothers and sisters, he wishes things could be different. When Old Nyumbu the Wilderbeest gives Ngiri a set of magic drums, he is sure his wish is about to come true. But all the animals of the jungle are in for a BIG surprise as Ngiri's wish is granted in a most unexpected way.
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"Sam really liked this one. The smallest warthog in Africa is tired of being teased by his bigger relatives and the beautiful Other Animals (a zebra, elephant, giraffe, rhino, cheetah, and a crested crane). An old wildebeest gives the warthog some magic drums, which he uses to wish for a change. The next morning, the markings of the Other Animals are gone, leaving them a dull brown. Meanwhile, the other warthogs wake up with new, beautiful markings. The smallest warthog sees that this is not really what he wished for, so he takes our his drums and tries again that night. In the morning, he sees the Other Animals have markings again, but they're on the wrong animals! This is Sam's favorite part. The bird with the elephant trunk is pretty hilarious. The warthogs are getting tired of their new attributes, which have become exaggerated and uncomfortable. Everyone agrees they were happier before, so the smallest warthog makes one last wish, which puts everything right again." — Amy (4 out of 5 stars)
"Sam really liked this one. The smallest warthog in Africa is tired of being teased by his bigger relatives and the beautiful Other Animals (a zebra, elephant, giraffe, rhino, cheetah, and a crested crane). An old wildebeest gives the warthog some magic drums, which he uses to wish for a change. The next morning, the markings of the Other Animals are gone, leaving them a dull brown. Meanwhile, the other warthogs wake up with new, beautiful markings. The smallest warthog sees that this is not really what he wished for, so he takes our his drums and tries again that night. In the morning, he sees the Other Animals have markings again, but they're on the wrong animals! This is Sam's favorite part. The bird with the elephant trunk is pretty hilarious. The warthogs are getting tired of their new attributes, which have become exaggerated and uncomfortable. Everyone agrees they were happier before, so the smallest warthog makes one last wish, which puts everything right again."
" One of Max's favorites. "
" Great book that teaches that difference can be good. Love the illustrations. "
" Excellent story and artwork. My boys, particularly my oldest, loved it. "
" Full blown Base-love at our house. Animals AND puzzles. "
" Fantastic illustrations and a humorous tale about being happy with who you are make this a great story to read aloud to children. It's also fun to sit and stare at the pictures to see how all the animals have changed (including the dragonfly, snake, chameleon and others) and to find the silhouette of the wildebeest on each page. "
" nice about not being jealous or prejudgiced. "
" This is a cute book about accepting different talents. The pictures are amazing and there are little things to find hidden in the pictures. James liked me to bounce him up and down and pat his lap when the little wart hog was playing the drums. "Boom ba Boom Boom" I borrowed it from the library and it was a nice change from the books that we own. "
" I thought it was both sweet and hilarious, but the hidden objects were usually too difficult for my older eyes to make out. I appreciated the pronunciation guide in the back, and the clues to the extra details, too. "
" Had to increase my rating of this book... While I wasn't an enormous fan, my son is! I can't tell you how many times he's brought it to me to read. "
" Lovely pictures. Rather wordy. "
" I thought this book was great for showing kids why it's important to accept others for who they are and to see the beauty in all. "
" I just adore Graeme Base's illustrations. They are so splendidly detailed and alive. The story is a bit long and I have a hard time pronouncing the names of all the animals. But it is a fun story. "
" gambarnya baguss...tapi ceritanya biasa saja.. "
" We all have beauty, even if you happen to be a warthog. This is a good story as well as fabulous art. "
" Beautiful book. The illustrations are amazing. Will be good to use if discussing individual worth. "
" This Base book is a bit easier for kids to find the hidden pictures, but as usual the storyline holds a young child's interest. "
" Love the way Graeme Base combines all the different animal markings--on the WRONG animals! He does it over and over again throughout the entire book; his creativity never fails to astound me. Don't understand what I mean? Guess you'll just have to read "Jungle Drums" and find out! ;-) "
" Another work of Art with a life learning lesson. Very clever and definitely a favorite! "
" It is verry incoraging to me I love the artwork shown! I think this is a nice book! "
" Beautiful illustrations! I want to own this book! "
" Beautiful pictures. Good message as well. "
" Wonderful book!!! A cool new way for kids to see that sometimes it's better to not be like everyone else. Beautiful illustrations as well. This will be one I will try and remember to buy for friends. "
" Funny illustrations of jungle animals switching features. "
" this childrens book is vibrant and fun while teaching a valulable lesson "
" A warthog is teased because he is small. So a wise wildebeest gives him magical bongoes that provide him with wishes. He wishes that the other animals change appearance with hilarious results....... The illustrations are very nice and there is a lot to look at in them. "
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