Sing Some More

by Deborah Diesen, Howard Gray (Illustrator)

Overview

Before the sun even rises, a confident group of birds is warming up their vocal chords preparing for a full day of singing. They perform solos and acapella and arpeggios. And they sing and sing—and sing some more! Until the day comes to an end and they decide…they're actually pretty exhausted. But come morning, they have big plans to SING SOME MORE!!!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534110526
Publisher:	Sleeping Bear Press
Publication date:	08/15/2020
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	490L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Deborah Diesen currently works for a small nonprofit organization and has also worked as a reference librarian and a bookseller. She lives in Grand Ledge, Michigan.

Dan Hanna has over ten years’ experience in the animation industry, and his work has appeared on BBC America and the Cartoon Network. He lives in Oxnard, California.

Editorial Reviews

07/27/2020

An exuberant quartet of birds serenade a community in Diesen’s rhyming picture book. Starting before dawn, the boisterous foursome is oblivious to the exasperation of an owl (who gives some serious side-eye), a sleepy human family, and other beings. The titular refrain splays across spreads in a colorful, curlicue-accented font, growing larger (and presumably louder) as the day, and the story, progresses. Gray’s effective use of chiaroscuro conveys the passage of time; a variety of perspectives and angles keeps the visuals fresh, despite the repeated text. Though some may find narrative tension lacking, a musically inclined presenter will undoubtedly bolster the readaloud—and the book can also work as a conversation starter about household noise ordinances and neighborly considerations. Back matter includes definitions of the musical terms used in the text. Ages 6–7. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly