Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise by Paul Fleischman, published by HarperColl on March 1, 1988, is a unique collection of poetry designed for two voices. This 64-page volume invites readers to explore the vibrant world of insects through a series of poems that alternate and sometimes blend voices. Each piece captures the essence of various insects, from the fleeting mayfly to the melodious book louse, creating a rich tapestry of sounds and emotions.
In this engaging work, Fleischman not only presents a captivating exploration of the insect realm but also encourages a dynamic reading experience. The poems echo the rhythms of nature, reflecting the lively sounds of cicadas and honeybees. Accompanied by Eric Beddows’s vivid illustrations, the poems bring each insect to life, making them leap off the page. This collection serves as both an informative guide and a celebration of the diverse and intricate life found within the insect world.
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Written to be read aloud by two voices — sometimes alternating, sometimes simultaneous — here is a collection of irresistible poems that celebrate the insect world, from the short life of the mayfly to the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet, each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyful noise.
In this remarkable volume of poetry for two voices, a companion to I Am Phoenix,Paul Fleischman verbally re-creates the “Booming/boisterios/joyful noise” of insects. The poems resound with the pulse of the cicada and the drone of the honeybee. Eric Beddows’s vibrant drawings send each insect soaring, spinning, or creeping off the page in its own unique way.
Paul Fleischman has created not only a clear and fascinating guide to the insect world — from chrysalid butterflies to whirligig beetles — but an exultant celebration of life.
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