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All Things Bright and Beautiful

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The book is actually a poem by Alexander which she penned in the late 1800's in England. It's basically a poem about the beauty of creation. What makes this book so nice is the art work that fills every page. It's a great children's book but equally it helped me remember "how great is God Almighty, who has made all things well".

I teach 3 year olds and we do a special month long unit about creation during the month of March. This book was a great addition to my library. The kids loved it.

Imagine visiting a world of bright and vibrant colors, where the sky isn't only blue, but hues of green and purple too. A world of flittering dragonflies, fluttering butterflies, and buzzing bees over landscapes of green rolling hills and fields of fragrant flowers. All of this and more is brought to life in All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexander, through the awe-inspiring illustrations of Anna Vojtech.

Any parent wanting to share God's daily gifts with their child can do so through the verse and illustrations of the book. From infant to toddler and even preschool through grade school, children will remain captivated with the wonderment this book inspires.

All Things Bright and Beautiful is a wonderful addition to any collection of books because of the little time it takes to read, but mostly because the effect on your child's senses will last a lifetime.

My daughter is only 5 months, we read to her on a daily basis. This book is one of her favorites. She loves the beautifully illustrated pages and the message speaks God's truth and love to her heart and mind each time we read it. Simply and beautifully written. This book talks about how God created each and every thing and that he gaves us eyes and lips to tell about how great and mighty he is. Highly reccomend this one.

Sample text: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small. All things wis and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings. He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings.....

Anna Vojtech's illustrations enhance Cecil Frances Alexander's hymn. The hymn is about the beauty of the world created by God. Ms. Vojtech illustrates this beauty. There are bright, colorful watercolors of the varied animals and plants on earth. She uses bright, warm colors to capture a child's attention. A child will enjoy repeatedly the pictures as they listen to the words. Anna Vojtech's talent is another "bright and beautiful" gift from the Creator.

I love this book; it's a great bedtime story as it is so soothing. The warm, benevolent and sentimental words of the famous hymn and poem match with brightly colored, very engaging illustrations. It is guaranteed to be one of those warm and fuzzy moments when you read it to a child you adore and hope the world is indeed beautiful for.

And, by the way, you don't need to be Christian to appreciate this book, just appreciative of a greater purpose.

All Things Bright And Beautiful is a simple picturebook that vibrantly illustrates a widely beloved hymn to God, first written in 1848 by Cecil Frances Alexander. The heartwarming paintings by Anna Vojtech of two children at play in all four seasons brings a colorful interpretation to the verses that celebrate the goodness of God and all the wonderful things he has made. A highly recommended book for Christian parents to read aloud and share with their children, All Things Bright And Beautiful would grace any family, school, or community library collection.