Cicada sing song by Pat Simmons. Illus. by Katrin Dreiling

Who doesn’t love the sound on a warm summer’s night, when the cicadas fill the air with their beautiful melodies?

Cicada Sing Song is a celebration of those special moments when you can lay back and enjoy the symphony. But is it classical, rap, hip hop, rock, country, jazz or soul? The cicadas are all very talented!

This is a lovely picture book, filled with poetic text. It celebrates the sounds of individual cicadas coming together to create a festival of music. As the winds warm with Summertime, the cicadas make their unique music. The text is filled with rhyme and rhythm, with each playful verse creating a vivid image. Adding to this are the delightful and captivating illustrations.

Pat Simmons has created a charming melodical story. Creating verse for different characters and activities, it distinguishes their skills and move through the story seamlessly. Adding to the narrative are the exquisite illustrations by Katrin Dreiling which capture the essence of the story. Each bold and colourful page brings intrigue and interest to the text.

Cute, colourful and creative… This cacophony of cicadas is clever! Teacher's notes are available.

Themes: Insects, Music, Sounds, Performing.

Michelle O'Connell