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Sequel to the award winning Knight Owl, early Bird wants to be like owl but isn't nocturnal.

An enjoyable read. What do you do when you can get a chance? Do you let it go or take it? Cute artwork and story.

Picturebook (2015): Drum Dream Girl by Margarita Engle, illustrated by Rafael López, features vibrant, energetic illustrations that capture the rhythm and spirit of music. Bold colors, dynamic compositions, and expressive characters bring the story of a girl breaking barriers in drumming to life. The illustrations reflect movement, culture, and emotion, enhancing the story‘s celebration of perseverance and creativity.

“But everyone on the island of music, in the city of drumbeats, believed that only boys should play drums.”