Kito and the Missing Drum

Kito and the Missing Drum

Author
authorHitsan

When the biggest drum in the African village of Makala suddenly disappears, everyone worries that the music festival will be silent. But clever little Kito isn’t ready to give up! With curiosity in his heart and rhythm in his paws, Kito travels across the savanna—meeting hippos, tortoises, and elephants—each teaching him a new way to listen, think, and find solutions. Filled with color, community, and joy, Kito and the Missing Drum celebrates teamwork, creativity, and African rhythm. This heart

age3 - 6 years old
emotional intelligence
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