Starlight Symphony
Eee-oh-lay! Chirp-a-chirp! Rat-a-tat!
Nature is full of music. Listen in as a wood thrush, a cricket, a woodpecker, and many other animals perform a symphony under the stars. Rhyming verse and eye-catching photos will draw in animal lovers and music lovers alike!
This is a great fit for educators looking for STEAM content, bringing together animal behavior, figurative language as animals are compared to musicians, and lots of onomatopoeia. Back matter includes more about each of the featured animals and each of the featured instruments.
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Author: Buffy Silverman
Buffy Silverman is the author of more than 90 nonfiction books for children, featuring topics from alligators to video games. Look for her nature-inspired poetry in anthologies and children’s magazines, and visit her at www.buffysilverman.com.
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Awards
- Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices
- CYBILS Award Nominee
Reviews
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“Children are likely to enjoy this musical perspective of animals and their sounds. Teachers may find this book a unique addition to a unit on animals or even music. In addition, this title provides examples of onomatopoeia of animal sounds, which could be helpful in a writing unit. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature
Booklist
“The clever concept of comparing the natural world to an orchestra works beautifully, offering both an introduction to animal communication and a range of musical instruments. . . A pleasing and playful performance with something for everyone to applaud.”—starred, Booklist
School Library Journal
“Young readers will be fascinated by the beautiful images of animals; educators and older readers will enjoy the notes in the back matter that provide more specific information about each of the animals, as well as the musical instruments.”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“Whether a bedtime story for the very young or a nature text for early elementary schoolers, this title has broad appeal and utility. Perfectly pitched for its audience.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews