Boom! Bellow! Bleat!: Animal Poems for Two or More Voices
by Georgia Heard (Author) Aaron DeWitt (Illustrator)
This playful collection of poems--peppered with an astounding variety of animal sounds--is meant to be read aloud together.
These poems for two or more voices explore the myriad sounds animals make--from a frog's jug-o-rum to a fish's boom! to an elephant's bark. Laced with humor, the poems are a delight to read aloud and cover all major classes of animals: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, even a crustacean! Readers will learn how to estimate the temperature by counting a cricket's chirps and see how creatures make sounds at specific pitches and frequencies, so that they can be heard despite other noise around them. Extensive end notes provide more information on the animals and how and why they make the sounds they do. Written by noted children's poet Georgia Heard, this is an ideal collection for parents and children to share, or for a fun, interactive classroom read-aloud.
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"One thing that sets picture books apart from titles for older readers is that we often share them with another person. Georgia Heard's text leans into this interactive experience, creating the space for distinct speakers in each poem. Each is intended as a sort of duet, with the text set in different colors to differentiate the alternating parts. The book relies heavily on the humor and child-friendly simplicity of animal noises, but the noises animals make are not always what you'd expect...the beauty of poetry for small children is that the sounds of words can be appealing long before their meanings are fully understood... Heard's engaging poems, paired with Aaron DeWitt's bright digital images of the natural world, are designed to bring readers together, and with an informative author's note on various elements of the natural world, they may also find a welcome role in the classroom." — The New York Times Book Review ★ "Thirteen playful poems give young performers a chance to noisily shine as they explore the denizens of the wild. Poems are highly evocative...and many poems include notes to further guide readers in maximizing the mimicry (and the fun). The result is an opportunity for some startlingly effective natural noises, lively poetry, and glorious chaos...DeWitt also offers some elegant and dramatic spreads...Following in the estimable footsteps of Paul Fleischman, this work offers an irresistible invitation to its audience to join in the woooooooo, pzzzz pzzzz pzzzz, and peep of the natural world." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review "Kids love to make animal noises. The 13 poems in this collection vary in style, but all rely heavily on accurate animal sounds...(t)he poems could become part of a creative performance piece, and use as a home read-aloud could lead to playful adult-child interaction. The bold, digital illustrations have a painterly feel. Fascinating closing notes offer opportunities for caregivers to extend the instruction. In the hands of the right presenter, this book could lead to exciting aural experiences." - Kirkus Reviews
"In 13 short free-verse poems, Heard highlights animal calls, songs, and other noises...The entries...include notes related to the poem's performance...and considerably expanded notes for each poem at the end fill in background behavioral facts, as well as identify each animal depicted in...DeWitt's carefully detailed natural scenes. (T)he natural history...dovetails neatly into performer- and audience-pleasing mixes of words and onomatopoetic sound effects."— Booklist
"Animals of many kinds describe the sounds that they make in poems intended to be read aloud by two or more readers. DeWitt's digital collages show fine detail in the animals' features, depicting how their physical characteristics range as widely as their sounds. The use of onomatopoeia all but guarantees a lively group reading experience, while Heard's back matter includes engaging facts about the biodiverse subjects." - Publishers Weekly
"One thing that sets picture books apart from titles for older readers is that we often share them with another person. Georgia Heard's text leans into this interactive experience, creating the space for distinct speakers in each poem. Each is intended as a sort of duet, with the text set in different colors to differentiate the alternating parts. The book relies heavily on the humor and child-friendly simplicity of animal noises, but the noises animals make are not always what you'd expect...the beauty of poetry for small children is that the sounds of words can be appealing long before their meanings are fully understood... Heard's engaging poems, paired with Aaron DeWitt's bright digital images of the natural world, are designed to bring readers together, and with an informative author's note on various elements of the natural world, they may also find a welcome role in the classroom." — The New York Times Book Review ★ "Thirteen playful poems give young performers a chance to noisily shine as they explore the denizens of the wild. Poems are highly evocative...and many poems include notes to further guide readers in maximizing the mimicry (and the fun). The result is an opportunity for some startlingly effective natural noises, lively poetry, and glorious chaos...DeWitt also offers some elegant and dramatic spreads...Following in the estimable footsteps of Paul Fleischman, this work offers an irresistible invitation to its audience to join in the woooooooo, pzzzz pzzzz pzzzz, and peep of the natural world." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review "Kids love to make animal noises. The 13 poems in this collection vary in style, but all rely heavily on accurate animal sounds...(t)he poems could become part of a creative performance piece, and use as a home read-aloud could lead to playful adult-child interaction. The bold, digital illustrations have a painterly feel. Fascinating closing notes offer opportunities for caregivers to extend the instruction. In the hands of the right presenter, this book could lead to exciting aural experiences." - Kirkus Reviews
"In 13 short free-verse poems, Heard highlights animal calls, songs, and other noises...The entries...include notes related to the poem's performance...and considerably expanded notes for each poem at the end fill in background behavioral facts, as well as identify each animal depicted in...DeWitt's carefully detailed natural scenes. (T)he natural history...dovetails neatly into performer- and audience-pleasing mixes of words and onomatopoetic sound effects."— Booklist
"Animals of many kinds describe the sounds that they make in poems intended to be read aloud by two or more readers. DeWitt's digital collages show fine detail in the animals' features, depicting how their physical characteristics range as widely as their sounds. The use of onomatopoeia all but guarantees a lively group reading experience, while Heard's back matter includes engaging facts about the biodiverse subjects." - Publishers Weekly
Georgia Heard
GEORGIA HEARD is the author of 18 books, including The Woman in this Poem: Women's Voices in Poetry (Plumleaf Press). Her poems have been published in numerous anthologies, magazines, and journals. She travels the world giving workshops and keynotes on writing poetry. Georgia has been a poet since childhood, and believes in the power of poetry to help restore our sense of well-being and find balance in our lives. She lives with her family and dog in South Florida. REBECCA KAI DOTLICH is a word collector, poet, and picture book author. Her poetry has appeared in anthologies, periodicals, and magazines, and she has authored dozens of children's books, including the inspirational The Knowing Book, which encourages young readers to embrace adventure and curiosity. Rebecca gives poetry workshops to writers, teachers, and students across the country. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and her four young grandchildren live nearby.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781662660160
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Wordsong
Publication date
July 11, 2023
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF042010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry | Humorous
JNF003000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | General
JNF051000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | General
JNF003000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | General
JNF051000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | General
Library of Congress categories
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