Nani and the Lion

Nani and the LionAuthor: Alicia D. Williams ISBN: 9781665914222 Publisher: Atheneum Caitlyn Dlouhy Books Year first published: 28 Apr 2026 Pages: 40 Format: Hardback From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award winner Alicia D. Williams comes a rhythmic picture book about an irrepressible little drummer determined to outwit the grumpy, noise hating Lion. Nani loves to drum. Ba dum, ba dum, ba dum. Her music captures the sounds of life, rustles the

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