Joyful Noise and I Am Phoenix

Name: Joyful Noise and I Am Phoenix
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Paul Fleischman
ISBN: 9780061762819

Author: Paul Fleischman

Narrator: John Bedford Lloyd, Anne Twomey

Unabridged: 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 11/11/2008

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Poetry, Children's Nonfiction, Animals

Synopsis

Joyful NoiseWritten to be read aloud by two voices, sometimes alternating, sometimes simultaneous -- here is a recording 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. Winner of the 1989 Newbery Medal.I Am PheonixI Am Phoenix is an exultant celebration of the sounds and essence of the bird world. A companion to Joyful Noise, written to be spoken aloud by two voices and masterfully performed by Lloyd and Twomey, these poems perfectly capture the beauty of birds in their singing, soaring and rejoicing.Performed by John Bedford and Anne Twomey

About Paul Fleischman

Paul Fleischman's novels, poetry, picture books, and nonfiction are known for innovation and multiple viewpoints. He received the Newbery Medal for Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices and a Newbery Honor for Graven Images, and he was a National Book Award finalist for Breakout. His books bridging the page and stage include Bull Run, Seek, and Mind's Eye. For the body of his work, he's been the United States nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award. He lives in California. www.paulfleischman.net.

About John Bedford Lloyd

John Bedford Lloyd's film credits include Philadelphia, The Abyss, and Crossing Delancy and he has made numerous television appearances on shows such as Law & Order, Spin City and The Equalizer.

About Anne Twomey

Anne Twomey starred on Broadway in Nuts for which she received a Tony® nomination, and Orpheus Descending, and has appeared in numerous episodes on such television shows as Law & Order, L.A. Law, and Seinfeld.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michelle

This collection is delightfully musical and must be read aloud with another to enjoy the full effect of the rhythms. I particularly enjoyed "Honeybees," "Book Lice," "The Actor," and "I AM PHOENIX."......more

Goodreads review by Kate

Not bad, definitely needs to be listened to rather than reading on a page. Poetry like this needs noise and movement.......more

Goodreads review by Brandy

Worth a listen. Creative. Worth it for I am Phoenix.......more

Goodreads review by Geo

Excellent Choral reader's theater and very informative!......more