by Paul Fleischman
Recommended Age: 10+
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It is a short book, and it doesn’t have a plot, so there isn’t much to say about it in summary, except for four points:
The book contains 14 poems, each written in 2 parallel columns, for two people to read out loud at the same time. So in a way, it’s a piece of music.
The poems are all about different kinds of insects. They’re full of interesting information. So, in a way, the book is a science lesson.
The insects’ stories are told with humor, romance, sadness, and sparkling energy. So, in a way, it’s a book of dramatic sketches.
Every page is decorated with gorgeous illustrations by Eric Beddows. So, in a way, it’s a work of art.
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And if you do like it, you can look for Paul Fleischman’s other books of poetry for 2 or even 4 voices, as well as the impressive titles of picture books, novels, and non-fiction works that are listed in this book – titles such as The Borning Room, Cannibal in the Mirror and A Fate Totally Worse Than Death.
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