The Talking Drum consists of nine short stories and African tales, with great lessons. It is good for both children and adult. Here are the contents of the book: The Magic CalabashNwaotu - A Festival Of Dance And StorytellingThe Wise Tortoise and the Impulsive HareThe Sly Slithering SnakeHunter Who Killed a Forbidden GameTImmy And Rish - The Two Unlikely FriendsMiri Oma - The River That Grants WishTortoise And The King's Magic DrumWhiskers - The Cat Who Lost His Voice For Love