Product Description

Few hymns portray the joyfulness of creation as beautifully as the classic hymn, "All Things Bright and Beautiful". It's lively tune and colorful images have made it a favorite for many generations. Now Preston McDaniels brings it to life with his energetic and humorous illustrations of all the wonderful things God made.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1967111 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-27
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .13" h x 8.46" w x 8.46" l, .30 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 1 Up-- All the verses to Alexander's familiar hymn are illustrated by Heyer's drawings. Her use of felt-tipped pens makes for richly colored illustrations, but they do little to the expand the meaning of the words. There seems to be no unified theme or mood to them--``the sunset and the morning/ That brightens up the sky'' is accompanied by penguins and a pink/purple/blue skyline; the next line ``The cold wind in the winter,/ The pleasant summer sun'' is illustrated by howling wolves and a desert landscape. The purpose of a single illustrated volume of any familiar poem would seem to be to explore the layers of that work, and not to provide a convenient vehicle for an illustrator's talent. Alexander's words are better served by listening to the hymn itself. --Kathleen Whalin, Belfast Public Library, ME
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Cecil Frances Alexander wrote the words to the hymn "All Things Bright and Beautiful" in 1848.

Preston McDaniels studied music before turning to art. He is a free-lance illustrator and lives in Aurora, Nebraska. He is also the illustrator for the books God of the Sparrow and Now the Day is Over, both available from Morehouse Publishing.