David Gets His Drum

A wise man named Brulla Robertsonce said. "e;Drummer man's magicdoesn't come from the drum. Themagic comes from the drummer man. "e;Undoubtedly true, but, as six-year-oldDavid knows only too well, withoutthat drum there is no drummer man! Ever since he can remember. David's"e;felt the itch in his fingers and therhythm in his wrists."e; He's tried keepingtime with anything and everything ,including spoons. knives. and shoes. To Mom's dismay, he's even taken apartthe legs of a kitchen chair! One Sunday morning. Mom and Dadpresent him with a real drum andsticks. As Dad says, "e;Now you don'thave to break the furniture."e; Racingacross town to join Brulla's marchingband, David drums his heart out. Andwhen a few short hours later thatdrum tears, so does David's heart. A touching memoir of jazz drummer,David "e;Panama"e; Francis. this glowinglyillustrated picture book will inspire andcaptivate young musicians as well asany child with a dream. Luminous oilpaintings enhance the gentle story andfurther reveal the magic of music andthe joy it gave to one "e;drummer man"e;from old Miami.