Jungle Drums
by Graeme Base
Ages 4-8 years
Ngiri the warthog feels different from the other animals and wishes he could be like them. When he discovers his own special talent for drumming, he learns to appreciate his unique qualities and brings the jungle together through music. A heartwarming story about self-acceptance, celebrating differences, and the unifying power of music.
THEMES
EYLF Learning Outcomes
Children have a strong sense of identity
Children develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and agency
Children develop knowledgeable, confident self-identities and a positive sense of self-worth
Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Children develop a sense of connectedness to groups and communities and an understanding of their reciprocal rights and responsibilities as active and informed citizens
Children are effective communicators
Children express ideas and make meaning using a range of media
