The Distant Talking Drum: Poems from Nigeria

Written by Isaac Olaleye. Illus. by Frané Lessac. Published by Wordsong/Boyds Mills.

About

Life in the rainforest comes alive in a collection of fifteen original poems brilliantly illustrated with folk art paintings in gouache.

Awards Won

Title Year
notable.jpg Notable Children's Books
Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best of children's books on the Notable Children's Books list.
1996 - Selection(s)