PICTURE BOOKS
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Fred Willingham. A boy nicknamed Little Man has dreams of becoming a drummer and also earning money to buy a bike. He sticks with practicing his instrument even though his friends and brother make fun of him. Little Man is able to prove his skills at a neighborhood block party. The text is didactic but encouraging. Pastel and airbrush illustrations reflect the boy's determination.

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