Module 4a – Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman

1. Citation- Fleischman, Paul. Joyful noise : poems for two voices. Harper & Row (New York), c1988.
   
2. Summary – This book contains poems written for two voices to read aloud. Each poem is about a different insect, giving a cute and interesting perspective with insight into the life of each crawly creature.
   
3. Impressions of the Book – This book was very cute and an easy read. However, it would have been most effective to hear it read aloud as the title proposes. Students will love the personification of the creatures, and they will be learning in the process. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in entomology.
   
4. Reviews – by E.R. Bird "Ramseelbird" – retrieved from Amazon.com
   

   These poems about the lives of different insects are meant to be read by two voices, thereby mimicking the sounds or characteristics of those bugs. The book works rather well, especially the whirligig beetle poem. Appearing in bookstores nation wide in 1992, I remember being given this book at the age of 10 from my mother. At that particular age I was not interested in participating in a picture book, clearly designed for younger students. Had I received it at a younger age I think I would have liked it more. I would recommend presenting this book to a group of students, having them perform it together. That would be the best use of this singular text. – E.R. Bird
   

5. Use in a library setting – This would be a wonderful book to have as a student-performance read-aloud in the upper grades. Additionally, it would be a great recommendation for teachers doing a unit on insects in a classroom.