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Magical Stories with Timeless Values
Saryana and the Wonderful Djembe Drum
By Madalina Hubert
Illustrated by Bella Maher
Saryana's friends all have a djembe drum, but Mom and Dad don’t want to get her one. Grandpa seems willing to help, but under one condition: Saryana must understand why she wants the drum.
With hard work, perseverance, and help from a few magical birds, Saryana comes to understand the deeper meaning behind the djembe drum and even teaches her friends.
​This story is a tribute to the West African djembe drum and the joy it brings to those who appreciate its beauty and wonder.
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Read a Q & A with the author here.
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