The First Drum I Ever Heard (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by Nancy Paulsen Books, New York, 2026
- Hardcover
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Hardcover. A joyous celebration of drums, heartbeats, and the bond between mother and child, by acclaimed African American musician Randy PrestonBass drum, steel pan, snare . . . is there any kind of drum this little boy's mom can't play? For as long as he can remember, drums have been a big part of their life together. And whether in the living room, the park, or the concert hall, he loves grooving with her. There's something so soothing and special in the beat of each and every drum, which makes him wonder, what was the very first drum he heard?With rhythmic language mimicking the sounds of drumbeats and joyful illustrations illuminating the feeling of connection they create, this is a unique celebration of music-and motherhood-that families will treasure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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- Title
- The First Drum I Ever Heard (Hardcover)
- Author
- Randy Preston
- Publisher
- Nancy Paulsen Books, New York
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0593529553
- ISBN 13
- 9780593529553
- Illustrator
- Anthony, Tamisha
Bass drum, steel pan, snare . . . is there any kind of drum this little boy’s mom can’t play? For as long as he can remember, drums have been a big part of their life together. And whether in the living room, the park, or the concert hall, he loves grooving with her. There’s something so soothing and special in the beat of each and every drum, which makes him wonder, what was the very first drum he heard?
With rhythmic language mimicking the sounds of drumbeats and joyful illustrations illuminating the feeling of connection they create, this is a unique celebration of music—and motherhood—that families will treasure.
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About the Author
Tamisha Anthony (TamishaAnthony.com)’s previous picture books include On Our Way, What a Day! (by JaNay Brown-Wood), Seoul Food (by Erin Danielle Russell), There’s No Place Like Hope (by Janet Lawler), and Most Perfect You (by Jazmyn Simon). She has taught for the New-York Historical Society and Make Art That Sells, and she writes and illustrates a column for UPPERCASE magazine.
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