{"product_id":"rum-pum-pum-isbn-9780823451784","title":"Rum Pum Pum","description":"\u003cb\u003eJourney through a jungle in this story about animal sounds, friendship, and music  from two of the most beloved contemporary children's books author-poets.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 a found drum can help him.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTiger strikes the drum with his tail--and 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\" which means \"I will  come too\" in rhino talk, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about tiger conservation is included in the back.\"the illustrations shine.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The book’s earth-toned illustrations are stunning: Each page is packed with movement and atmosphere, and the characters’ faces are wonderfully expressive. The text is poetic, rhythmic, and, at times, humorous.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"As Tiger traverses the forest, other animals take a chance and accompany the big cat and his gentle 'friend,' adding their voices to Tiger’s ' Rrrrrrrrrrhhh' and Drum’s 'Rum pum pum.' Monkey, Rhino, Parrot, Chameleon, and Elephant make up the rest of the parade through the lush green-and-gold Indian forest. The phrase 'And they went along and went along and went along the road' recurs, giving the story the feel of a folktale.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The classic folkloric markers help this cumulative neo-tale along with lulling rhythm and inviting animal characters, and the sound effects of the gathering animals cry out, literally, for audience participation. . . . This has storytime written all over it, and it could also be a creative addition to a music class\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 also  animation and advertising efforts. He works from a studio in his house  in Sheffield, England, where he lives with his wife and two kids.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301419372773,"sku":"NP9780823451784","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823451784.jpg?v=1767735965","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/rum-pum-pum-isbn-9780823451784","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}