Henri and his parents leave their homeland, Haiti, after they receive an invitation from an uncle to come to New York City. Only able to afford a small, rickety boat, the family sets out in the middle
Henri and his parents leave their homeland, Haiti, after they receive an invitation from an uncle to come to New York City. Only able to afford a small, rickety boat, the family sets out in the middle of the night in search of a better life. Out at sea Henri dreams of what life will be like "across the great waters."
Calling the Water Drum is a tender and beautiful tribute to the resiliency of children and the human spirit.
LATISHA REDDING makes her picture book debut with Calling the Water Drum. She was inspired to write this story based on the memories of some of her Haitian friends' stories of how they arrived in the United States. This book is a tribute to everyone who has courageously set forth with hope to start a new life in a new country.
AARON BOYD has illustrated numerous picture books and works extensively for the educational and children's magazine markets.
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