Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices (Hardcover)

from elizabethhart

Fireflies is a poem written with the intent of having two voices read the poem aloud. The poem is divided into two columns in which, at times, readers read separately and together. The poem utilizes alliteration, imagery, personification, and simile. I found the poem to be very carefully written ...

from Smiler69

A lovely collection of poems and the Newbery Award winner of 1989, this book is made to be read aloud by two people as in a musical duet to "verbally recreate the booming/boisterous/joyful noise of insects". This one was recommended by Linda (Whisper1), who said it was just as fun to read alone, ...

from McKenzieS

Joyful Noise is a poetry book that can creatively be used in the classroom. The text of the poems are simple, yet impactful. The poems are meant to be read by two voices or two groups. There are sounds that are emphasized throughout each poem that give off the imitation of the insect the poem is ...

from tjsjohanna

The poems in this collection are whimsical and evocative of the insects described. Perhaps the most important thing to note about these poems is that they should be read aloud by two people - the full effect of the sound and combination really requires it. These poems would offer a perfect choice...

from mildred981

Joyful Noise is a group of poems designed for two voices. The book describes various bugs daily activity. For example, "Grasshoppers are hatching out Autumn-laid eggs." is one of the many analogies the author uses. These poems about bugs is a great way to introduce poetry to children. Also, child...