Title: All Things Bright and Beautiful
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander
Illustrator: Katy Hudson
Pages: 32
Release Date: February 9, 2016
Genre: Children’s Illustrated
Publisher: Worthy Publishing
Format: Hardcover
Note: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher
in exchange for my honest opinion.
About the book:
God’s touch can
be seen everywhere: in the rivers and streams, in the forest and its creatures,
and in each of us. And nowhere is this more lyrically celebrated than in the
words of “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” first published by Cecil Frances
Alexander in 1848. Here, artist Katy Hudson brings new joy to the well-loved
words with her fresh and engaging watercolors. Readers will be swept along as
they follow three young children who delight in a day filled with the discovery
of “all things bright and beautiful.” This striking book is a beautiful
reminder that every good thing we see is from God.
My review:
When I sat down
to read this book I had not read the inside cover which is where I got the
above information about it. I had no idea this was a hymn written in the 1800s.
Beautifully draws
attention to God’s creation!
The rhymes in
this book are simple and flow easily. Each phrase is short and sweet. There is
very little written on each page and the pauses are nicely timed with plenty of
opportunity to really explore the pictures.
The illustrations
are very detailed and eye catching. It was a joy to look for small things like
the ladybugs and butterflies that were on a number of pages.
I really love the
way that all aspects of creation are included. This includes the animals,
plants, mountains, rivers, and even the weather. God is creator of, and in
control of all of it.
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