Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices facts for kids
Joyful Noise book cover
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| Author | Paul Fleischman |
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| Illustrator | Eric Beddows |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Insects |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Publisher | Harper & Row |
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Publication date
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March 1988 |
| Pages | 64 |
| ISBN | 0-06-021852-5 |
| OCLC | 16223845 |
| 811/.54 19 | |
| LC Class | PS3556.L42268 J69 1988 |
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices is a unique book of poetry written for children by Paul Fleischman. It was published in 1988. This book is very special because it won the Newbery Medal in 1989. The Newbery Medal is one of the most important awards for children's literature in the United States.
About the Book
Joyful Noise is a collection of fourteen poems. Each poem is about a different kind of insect. You will find poems about creatures like mayflies, lice, and honeybees. The book helps readers learn about the lives and sounds of these small creatures.
How to Read the Poems
What makes Joyful Noise truly special is how it's meant to be read. These poems are designed for two people to read aloud together. It's like a play for your voices!
Sometimes, both readers speak at the same time. This creates a cool effect, like a chorus. Other times, the readers take turns speaking different lines. This makes the poems sound like a conversation. This unique style helps bring the insects' stories to life.
The Insects in the Poems
The poems in Joyful Noise explore the world of insects. They describe how insects live and what they might "think" or "feel." For example, you might read about the short life of a mayfly. Or you could learn about the busy work of honeybees. The book helps you imagine the tiny world of these creatures.
What Critics Said
Many people loved Joyful Noise when it came out. For example, Kirkus Reviews is a well-known magazine that reviews books. They called Joyful Noise "A splendid collection of poems." They also said the poems showed "many moods about the lives and dreams of insects." This means the book was praised for its creative and interesting way of looking at the insect world.
