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Joyful Noise

Summary

From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Seedfolks, Paul Fleischman, Joyful Noise is a collection of irresistible poems that celebrates the insect world.Funny, sad, loud, and quiet, each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyful noise.The poems resound with the pulse of the cicada and the drone of the honeybee. They can be fully appreciated by an individual reader, but they're particularly striking when read aloud by two voices, making this an ideal pick for classroom use. Eric Beddows′s vibrant drawings send each insect soaring, spinning, or creeping off the page in its own unique way.With Joyful Noise, Paul Fleischman created not only a fascinating guide to the insect world but an exultant celebration of life.This award-winning collection of nature poems for kids includes:Choral Reading & Reader's Theater: An ideal resource for classroom performance, these poems are written as dynamic duets that encourage expressive reading and collaboration.Newbery Medal Winner: Honored with one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature for its innovative format and exultant language.Fascinating Insect World: From the short, frantic life of a mayfly to the steady hum of a honeybee, discover the hidden world of bugs through evocative poetry.Paired with Vibrant Art: Eric Beddows's detailed drawings bring each insect to life, sending them soaring, spinning, or creeping right off the page in their own unique way.

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