Joyful Noise

Written by Paul Fleischman · Illustrated by Eric Beddows

Discover the vibrant world of insects through poems that buzz, hum, and sing with life.

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44 pages· 2,190 words· Est. 19 min read· ~670L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where insects come alive through poems meant for two voices. From the fleeting mayfly to the droning honeybee, each verse captures the essence of these creatures. With Eric Beddows's illustrations, watch as cicadas pulse and beetles whirl off the page. This collection is not just a guide to insects but a celebration of their vibrant existence. What stories do these tiny beings tell, and how do they mirror the rhythms of life itself? Experience the joyful noise that echoes through the natural world.

From the publisher

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, Paul Fleischman verbally re-creates the “Booming/boisterious/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. A clear and fascinating guide to the insect world–from chrysalid butterflies to whirligig beetles– and an exultant celebration of life. Ages 6+