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All Things Bright and Beautiful Hardcover – Picture Book, September 18, 2001

by Cecil Frances Alexander (Author), Bruce Whatley (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 147 ratings
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All Things Bright and Beautiful is one of the most beloved hymns ever written.

Cecil Frances Alexander's timeless ode to nature calls everyone to celebrate the wonders of life, great and small, seen and unseen. Now Bruce Whatley offers a fresh interpretation of this classic for the whole family to enjoy. Through his lush paintings, we join a little girl's country ramble and share her appreciation of the beauty around her: a flower, the wind, a mountain view, all gives her reasons to pause and praise, and inspire us to do the same.

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10.3 x 10.28 x 0.41 inches
  6. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  7. Publication date
    September 18, 2001
  8. ISBN-10
    0060266171
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0060266172
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K-Gr 2-Whatley has interpreted this 19th-century hymn, which celebrates both nature and the omnipotence of the Creator, in beautiful, panoramic watercolor paintings. They feature a girl dressed in dungaree overalls, a straw hat, and boots walking on a farm with her dog. The illustrations are consistent in their wonderful, soft colors. However, the artist's talent overwhelms the simple text. Notes and lyrics appear on the last two pages.

Barbara Buckley, Rockville Centre Public Library, NY

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Cecil Frances Alexander was born in Ireland. She began writing poetry as a child and wrote nearly 400 hymns. She wrote All things Bright and Beautiful, one of her most popular, to help explain to children the opening words of the Apostles' Creed, a Christian statement of belief. The wife of an archbishop, she was known to be a generous woman who cared for the poor and opened a school for the deaf with her sister.



Bruce Whatley  is one of Australia's most highly regarded and talented authors and illustrators for children, both here and internationally. Bruce started his working life in advertising as an art director and illustrator and since then he has created over 60 picture books.  Many of his books have won awards both in Australia and overseas, including The Ugliest Dog in the World, Looking for Crabs, Tails from Grandad’s Attic and Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase. 

Bruce has co-written a number of award-winning books with his wife Rosie Smith (Whatley’s Quest, Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase and Little White Dogs Can’t Jump) and his son Ben Smith Whatley (Zoobots).

In 2002 Bruce paired with author Jackie French and illustrated Diary of a Wombat – an iconic picture book that has become an international best-seller with foreign sales to nine territories.  Diary of Wombat was the start of an extraordinary artistic collaboration that sparked the publication of Pete the Sheep, Josephine Wants to Dance, Shaggy Gully Times, Baby Wombat’s Week, Christmas Wombat and Wombat Goes to School. Plus two delightful books about Queen Victoria, being Queen Victoria’s Underpants and Queen Victoria’s Christmas.

 One of the most remarkable aspects of Bruce’s talent is the breadth of his artistic ability, which includes an appealing cartoon style to realistic representations using mediums ranging from coloured pencils, watercolour, acrylic and oils, and more recently, 3D digital software. 

And accompanying that talent is an intellectual depth and curiosity that sees Bruce taking on large and complex projects, such as The Beach They Called Gallipoli, which is being co-created with Jackie French and will be published in 2014 to coincide with the centenary of WW1.

In 2008 Bruce completed his PhD titled Left Hand Right Hand: implications of ambidextrous image making. In his thesis Bruce looked at the image making of the non-dominant hand, making the fascinating discovery that in most people the ability to draw lies in the use of the ‘other’ hand.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; First Edition (September 18, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060266171
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060266172
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.3 x 10.28 x 0.41 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 147 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
147 global ratings
Perfect gift to my grandson
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Perfect gift to my grandson
A very beautifully illustrated book and one of my most favorite hymns. I live on a farm so this book was the perfect gift for my grandson. On each of the illustrations of the girl I wrote my name "Amma" for him to find... either somewhere on her hat, her overalls, or her boots. I delight in finding books with farm themes not only because they are so appealing to young children, but also to help my young grandson come to know and remember me despite the distance that separates us.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure
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Absolutely beautiful pictures and a lovely poem as the story. This has become a treasured family keepsake and one I try to find more copies of to give to babies born to our family and friends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift to my grandson
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A very beautifully illustrated book and one of my most favorite hymns. I live on a farm so this book was the perfect gift for my grandson. On each of the illustrations of the girl I wrote my name "Amma" for him to find... either somewhere on her hat, her overalls, or her boots. I delight in finding books with farm themes not only because they are so appealing to young children, but also to help my young grandson come to know and remember me despite the distance that separates us.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift to my grandson
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
A very beautifully illustrated book and one of my most favorite hymns. I live on a farm so this book was the perfect gift for my grandson. On each of the illustrations of the girl I wrote my name "Amma" for him to find... either somewhere on her hat, her overalls, or her boots. I delight in finding books with farm themes not only because they are so appealing to young children, but also to help my young grandson come to know and remember me despite the distance that separates us.
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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful illustrations
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loved the illustrations
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5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL and BRILLIANT -- great for any and all ages!
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Absolutely stunning illustrations bring to vivid life this classic hymn. I cannot even imagine how Mr. Bryan made these amazing collages -- there is so much detail and color. I read this with my son almost every morning and we discover new images and beauty in the illustrations every time. We LOVE this book. I have always liked the hymn, but this specific book -- Mr. Bryan's brilliant visual interpretation -- breathes new life in the words, each time we go through the book. HIGHLY recommend this - for ANY age.
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A delightful treasure and, secondarily, valuable tool in the introduction of children to singing in church.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated & heart felt
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I love all Ashley Bryant’s books . He was a wonderful man and roll model .
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Barbara Mccalmon
4.0 out of 5 stars SOLD UNDER RECORDABLE
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2010
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I WANTED TO BUY A RECORDABLE NON HOLIDAY THEME BOOK FOR MY NEICE. THIS BOOK WAS UNDER THAT CATAGORY, HOWEVER WHEN I RECEIVED THE BOOK IT WAS JUST A STORY BOOK WITH A SONG TO BE SUNG OR PLAYED IN THE BACK.
I WAS VERY DISSAPOINTED BECAUSE I WANTED MY MOTHER TO RECORD THIS FOR HER GRANDDAUGHTER.

ALL IN ALL I DID NOT GET WHAT I EXPECTED, BUT I STILL LOVE THE BOOK AND THE THEME. I KNOW MY NEICE WILL ENJOY AS WELL.

BMCCALMON
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Childrens' Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2002
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This is an easy review - the book is simply great! If parents are willing to sit down with their children and read, especially starting before they are two years old, this book will help to spark the imagination of practically any child. The song couldn't make a better subject for a book. The story should help form the foundation for a strong moral and religious background. The illustrations are beautifully done and our twenty-two month old picks out things that we hadn't even noticed. I recommend the book to all parents and encourage them to read it nightly, taking the time to discuss what they see in the pictures. I sincerely hope the author has more projects in the works!
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Orville B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story!
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Love the story and the simplicity of the book overall!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
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The pictures are breath taking! I loved this song when I was young, and it is great to have this book. My son loves this book and song as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
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The pictures are breath taking! I loved this song when I was young, and it is great to have this book. My son loves this book and song as well.
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