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Whole World
Christopher Corr & Fred Penner
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An illustrated version of the well-known song, featuring the relationship between people and the natural world.

Book Review

Margaret Bonds wrote the original version of the well-known gospel spiritual, "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," which is the text for this eye-catching book.

The inclusion of a sing-along CD ensures this book will find a special place in the hearts of children. The colorful and attractive illustrations contribute greatly to the words of the song. Illustrations show diverse children happily holding hands and marching around the moon, as well as the physical wonders of the world. Words, such as plains, deserts and rivers are explained, making this an educational as well as a musical experience. Eight pages, toward the end of the book, encourage children to take care of the planet, since we do have "the whole world in our hands." Tips are provided for reducing global warming. One of Barefoot Books' goals is to help children become educated caretakers of the planet. Children are sure to become better caretakers after their experience with this book. A percentage of the sales from this book go to global conservation.