Whole World Mini Edition HC w CD (Book & CD) [Hardcover]

Christopher Corr (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Book & CD

Sing around the world, from high in the mountains to low in the valleys, in every town and city, with all the fish, birds, trees and flowers of the Earth. Featuring informative end-notes on the environment and global warming, this book and CD combo is adapted from the popular gospel spiritual. This Music CD features well-known singalong song with an environmental twist. It is printed on ancient forest friendly paper and includes great tips on how to keep our earth healthy and happy.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 4—Subtle pronoun changes breathe new life into the traditional spiritual "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by a shift of responsibility from "his" hands to ours. The rhythm of the song shines through unchanged, but the verses say, "We've got the whole world in our hands," "He's got the birds of the air in his hands," and "She's got the fish of the sea in her hands." Like Kadir Nelson's He's Got the Whole World in His Hands (Dial, 2005), Corr's joyful pictures illuminate the wonder of our world. His bright, folksy paintings focus on the planet's diversity and form a nice contrast with Nelson's scenic illustrations. Comparison of these two books would initiate a great classroom or Sunday school discussion. Supplemental pages provide an explanatory paragraph about each world wonder and music and words for a sing-along. An additional page on "Ways to Reduce Global Warming" suggests another pronoun change.—June Wolfe, Bushnell-Sage Library, Sheffield, MA
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Review

"Printed on forest-friendly paper, this sweet children's book includes a sing-along CD and eco-tips for preserving the planet" --The O List, Oprah Magazine

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Barefoot Books (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184686092X
• ISBN-13: 978-1846860928
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,182 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Environment

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beginning Ecology & Peace Concepts, October 17, 2008

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Bonnie Neely - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Whole World Mini Edition HC w CD (Book & CD) (Hardcover)

Whole World By Christopher Corr & Fred Penner This little book has more than meets the eye. Using the familiar song by the same name along with a sing-along CD, the book's pictures and words introduce the young child to the concept of the whole earth and different places and peoples and how we should lovingly appreciate and take care of it. At the end of the book is an excellent section for talking with the young child about each idea in the book: We do have the whole world in our hands as our responsibility to care for it. Various parts and places of the earth like mountains and valleys are explained. This is a wonderful book for beginning the concepts of ecology and peace.

5.0 out of 5 stars On my list of must give gifts for every baby shower., July 4, 2011

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This review is from: Whole World Mini Edition HC w CD (Book & CD) (Hardcover)

I've purchased this book/cd set countless times for everyone I know that is having a baby. I first purchased it for my daughter when she was 1 and she still loves it at age 5. You can follow along with the book or just enjoy the cd. My girls love to dance and sing along with it, but I highly recommend it for boys or girls.

5.0 out of 5 stars Success with 2-4 year old, September 18, 2009

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JAF (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whole World Mini Edition HC w CD (Book & CD) (Hardcover)

This book was given to our son when he was about 2, we've since bought copies as gifts for other kids. It's compact, kids enjoy having the music along with the book, and reading the book on its own is still a hit several years later. Well done!