“Whenever we’re asked
If we walk upon water
We answer
Of course.
To be sure.
It’s quite true….
Should we be questioned
On whether it’s easy
We answer
Quite easy.
A snap.
It’s a cinch….”
- from "Water Striders" by Paul Fleischman
Paul Fleischman’s entire charming poem in the voice of water skippers is viewable here in a preview of his book “Joyful Noise, Poems for Two Voices.” Fleischman’s witty
bug’s-eye-views, paired with Eric Beddows charming illustrations, will set your
inner child to begging your adult self to ‘PleasePleasePlease go to the
bookstore and buy this for me!’
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