{"product_id":"rum-pum-pum-9780823441006","title":"Rum Pum Pum","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Rrrrh!\" means \"Let's be friends\" in tiger talk, but the other animals don't understand him and run away! Maybe the gentle \"rum-pum-pum\" of the drum can help him.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Heartwarming Story About Friendship and Communication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRum Pum Pum tells the touching tale of a lonely tiger who struggles to make friends because the other animals don't understand his language. When he discovers a drum and begins to play it, something magical happens. The rhythmic \"rum-pum-pum\" becomes a universal language that brings animals together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lonely tiger finds a drum and strikes it with his tail. Soon, friends start to follow: a monkey who says \"chee-chee-chee\" (which means \"I will come too\" in monkey talk), a rhino who says \"ouggh,\" a parrot that says \"scree-awk,\" a chameleon, an elephant, and eventually a child who is now reunited with the drum he lost. Because of the drum, the tiger is no longer lonely and friendless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Story Time and Read-Alouds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover picture book features fun animal sounds that make it an engaging read-aloud experience for children ages 4-8. The interactive nature of the story encourages participation and helps young readers understand themes of friendship, communication, and the universal language of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRum Pum Pum brings together two of the most beloved contemporary children's book author-poets. Jane Yolen has won the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the Golden Kite Award, and the Jewish Book Award. David L. Harrison's books have received state awards in Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Arizona, South Dakota, Indiana, Texas, Kentucky, and Virginia, with the David Harrison Elementary School in Springfield, Missouri, named in his honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the engaging story, this book includes information about tiger conservation in the back, making it both entertaining and educational. Children learn about empathy, communication barriers, and the importance of finding common ground with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBeautiful Illustrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by Anjan Sarkar, whose work spans children's books, animation, and advertising, the vibrant artwork brings the story to life and captures the emotions of each animal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid L. Harrison's books have received state awards in Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Arizona, South Dakota, Indiana, Texas, Kentucky, and Virginia. Awards also include IRA\/CBC Children's Choices, NCTE Notable Poetry Books, and Bank Street College Best Books. The David Harrison Elementary School in Springfield, Missouri, is named in his honor. David lives in Springfield, Missouri. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJane Yolen is an author of children's, fantasy, and science fiction, as well as a poet, teacher, and reviewer of writing. Her previous books have won the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the Golden Kite Award, and the Jewish Book Award, among many others. Rum Pum Pum is her first book with Holiday House. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnjan Sarkar started his career in children's illustration after being inspired by drawing with his children. Since becoming a full-time illustrator, he's contributed not only to children's books, but animation and advertising efforts. He works from a studio in his house in Sheffield, England, where he lives with his wife and two kids.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493588373778,"sku":"9780823441006","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d00a3fb-7ba7-4c6a-873e-fdb4317039a2.jpg?v=1730652916","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rum-pum-pum-9780823441006","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}