The Little Drum That Shared the Rain

With pictures

Ages 0-2 · Folk Tale · ~7 minutes

A thirsty garden, a little wooden drum named Dumi, and a child called Lila who hears his quiet tap, tap. One small cup at a time, neighbours Mina and Toma come to help the drooping flowers. A gentle, rhythmic bedtime tale for the very youngest listeners.

Available in English, Español, Português (Brasil), 한국어, 日本語, 廣東話, 普通话, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, and हिन्दी

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Translation

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How the story begins

Long ago, beside a little village, there was a little garden.

The flowers looked down. Their leaves felt dry.

The sun was warm. The garden needed water.

A little wooden drum sat by the garden gate.

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