One of my favorite hymns -- growing up and to this day -- is a sweet children's hymn penned in 1848 All Things Bright and Beautiful, by Cecil Frances Alexander. A quick jump over to YouTube can find assorted versions of the song . . . instrumental, choral, children's choirs . . . and it's be paired with several different melodies through the ages, and transcends denominations.
It's a sweet, beautiful picture of creation and its Creator. And I was delighted when I saw that the beautiful words had been paired with lovely illustrations to make a children's book!
All Things Bright and Beautiful, by Cecil Frances Alexander and newly illustrated by Katy Hudson, is sure to be a favorite of any child. Hudson's artwork is charming and colorful, and filled with movement, color and light. It's a delightful way to share God's good earth with little children and will be a favorite bedtime 'go-to' with our grandchildren!! And, hint-hint, a perfect Valentine's Day or Easter gift -- or just because!!
I'm also linking up with the Bibliophile Files over at sarah did it!
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How lucky for you to receive a book based on your favorite hymm. I bet the grands will love it!
I learned to sing that in children's choir by looking at pictures that illustrated the lyrics. Still one of my favorites, too! Our handbell choir even plays it.
our children sang that at Christmas in our Church choir. IT's truly a beautiful hymnal
I also loved the series of books by a country vet by the same name! He named each book after one line of the first verse. Sweet stories. :)
That is wonderful. I am sure you will have fun reading it to the little ones.
It looks like a very fun book.
That looks like a beautiful book. Hope you are feeling better.
Such a sweet cover. So do you only review children's books?
What was the name of that Christmas book again please. I can't find the sticky note. Go figure. But I did clean out and discarded outdated ones. That counts for something does it not?
I love songs in children's book form--and for it to be a beautiful hymn is a bonus!!
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