He's Got the Whole World in His Hands Hardcover - 2005
by Kadir Nelson; Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
A Coretta Scott King Award winner ("Ellington Was Not a Street") adapts the beloved spiritual for this beautiful picture book, creating a dazzling interpretation that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature.
Summary
What began as a spiritual has developed into one of America’s best-known songs, and now for the first time it appears as a picture book, masterfully created by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson.Through sublime landscapes and warm images of a boy and his family, Kadir has created a dazzling, intimate interpretation, one that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature.
Inspired by the song’s simple message, Kadir sought to capture the joy of living in and engaging with the world. Most importantly, he wished to portray the world as a child might see it—vast and beautiful.
Details
- Title He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
- Author Kadir Nelson; Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dial Books, New York
- Date 2005-09-08
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
- ISBN 9780803728509 / 0803728506
- Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
- Dimensions 10.26 x 10.32 x 0.43 in (26.06 x 26.21 x 1.09 cm)
- Ages 04 to 08 years
- Grade levels P - 3
- Reading level 170
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Themes
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Library of Congress subjects Children's songs, English - United States, Songs
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 78005601
- Dewey Decimal Code 782.42
Media reviews
-Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Nelson’s vibrant signature illustrations rendered in pencil, oil, and watercolor breathe new meaning and life into this favorite Sunday school spiritual in which families, communities, and forces of nature are celebrated with lively images and inspiring scenes. The cover painting of an African-American boy against a colorful landscape beckons readers inside to discover the wonders of creation. With each page turn and line of verse, Nelson gives fresh, thought-provoking interpretations to the lyrics that will stir the imagination and spark discussion. For example, “He’s got my brothers and my sisters in His hands” depicts the boy, present throughout the book, holding a childlike drawing of people of different races and skin tones, suggesting the notion that all humanity should be viewed as “brothers and sisters.” The simple, repetitious flow of the words and the refrain make this an excellent read-aloud choice as well as a sing-along favorite. A moving, artistic celebration of our world and the people who share in its splendors."
-School Library Journal, starred review
Citations
- Black Issues Book Review, 07/01/2006, Page 30
- Booklist, 10/01/2005, Page 70
- Christian Home & School, 05/01/2006, Page 26
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2006, Page 155
- Kirkus Review - Children, 08/01/2005, Page 855
- Publishers Weekly, 07/25/2005, Page 79
- School Library Journal, 09/01/2005, Page 193
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