Book description
Paul Fleischman's Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices arrives as a masterclass in auditory storytelling, perfectly realized for the audiobook format. Forget static reading-this collection thrives when voices converse, argue, and harmonize across the page. Fleischman, son of another Newbery winner, crafted something truly singular: poems where a cicada's buzz meets a cricket's chirp, a bee's drone answers a wasp's hum, all designed for two voices. The audiobook doesn't just present these poems-it makes you hear the insect world's vibrant chorus.
What elevates this beyond a simple poetry collection is its inherent theatricality. The dual narration isn't just a gimmick; it's the book's heartbeat. Listening, you'll hear the contrast: a slow, deep cicada voice overlapping with a rapid, high-pitched grasshopper. One voice might drone a steady rhythm while another stutters with urgency. The effect is immediate, immersive-like stepping into a sun-dappled garden where every insect has its own distinct voice. Fleischman's language pulses with life: "I am the drone of the honeybee / I am the hum of the bumblebee" becomes a rhythmic duet, not just words on a page.
The Newbery Medal recognition isn't surprising. This isn't just a book for kids; it's a joyous, accessible gateway to poetry's musicality. The audiobook format makes it effortless to engage-no need to imagine the voices, they're already there, clear and alive. You'll find yourself pausing to hear how the voices shift, how a whispering moth contrasts with a buzzing fly. Eric Beddows' illustrations (though not visible in audio) are echoed in the vividness of the words, making the insects feel tangible.
Fleischman's legacy as the first father-son Newbery winners adds quiet weight, but the true triumph here is how the book transforms reading into shared experience. Whether you're a parent reading with a child, a teacher in a classroom, or simply someone craving poetry that sounds alive, this audiobook delivers. It's not merely heard-it's felt in your chest, a reminder of the constant, joyful noise of the natural world. Fleischman didn't just write poems for two voices; he built a bridge between reader and listener, where every insect's song becomes a shared, resonant moment. This is poetry that doesn't just speak-it sings.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience