"All things bright and beautiful" I have read those words before, but in this recently published book illustrated by artist Katy Hudson it has been brought to life in a whole new way. You probably know the words too. The favorite hymn was first published by Cecil Frances Alexander in 1848 and is still a mainstay in churches and Sunday school classes. In this publication the illustrator brings new joy to the words with her fresh
and bright watercolor style. Readers can join in the fun as they follow two
little girls and their brother on a day filled with the discovery of “all
things bright and beautiful.”
My youngest son and I have been enjoying sharing this book together. I read the words, but there are so many beautiful images on each page that it takes a while for us to read the whole thing. He is very happy to point out the bees, flowers, butterflies and more. He loves to ask "what's that?" when he sees a creature he's not familiar with.
I love that he can relate to the pictures in the book he is seeing and remembers the time we were flying kites at Grandpa's house and the time we went camping. I also love that he's growing his vocabulary because of the great amount of detail in the illustrations.
Of course this lovely hymn is a also a very nice reminder of all the good and beautiful things that are in the world around us.
This hard cover book would make a beautiful addition to your family's collection of books or a wonderful gift to a special child in your life. The book is available now on Amazon.
About the artist:
Katy Hudson was raised in Middlesbrough, England, and
started her career as a small child drawing on freshly painted walls. Her
parents quickly encouraged drawing with pencil and paper instead. The idea
stuck, and after earning a degree in illustration, Katy is now a freelance
illustrator. Katy works at a desk in a studio within Old London Library and
likes to tap dance in her spare time.
The Giveaway: One lucky winner will receive their own copy of All Things Bright and Beautiful. Giveaway is open to US & CAN residents only. Giveaway ends August 1st. Good luck!
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Nature and animals are so breathtaking. I would have to do the oceans and the mountains and all kinds of animals.
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ReplyDeleteI would include butterflies and unicorns!
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Ashley C
I would use stars, flowers and baby animals.
ReplyDeleteI would do the stars, moon and animals. Also need butterflies & ladybugs.
ReplyDeleteI would include rainbows and clouds and unicorns! :)
ReplyDeleteI would include hummingbirds
ReplyDeletebutterflies for sure
ReplyDeleteI would include horses and country scenes
ReplyDeleteI'm a cat lady so there would be plenty of cute kitties, thanks!
ReplyDeleteId have lots of butterflies, dragonflies and birds.Id have colorful flowers to. Thank you for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteId have lots of butterflies, dragonflies and birds.Id have colorful flowers to. Thank you for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteLots of different types of birds.
ReplyDeleteI would includes, bumble bees, birds and flowers!
ReplyDeleteI would include horses and many colorful flowers
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Fiona N
I would include pictures of flowers and birds and insects too.
ReplyDeleteI would include butterflies, snapdragons and ladybugs.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Emerson
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I would include animals butterflies bugs
ReplyDeleteI love the images of the butterflies the most of all of the creatures that kids love in books.
ReplyDeleteI would include images of lakes, and rivers. I'm fascinated with sea life!
ReplyDeleteI would include lots of mammals.
ReplyDeleteI would include streams, lilacs, animals, bees and mountains.
ReplyDeleteI'd include babies in a copy of All Things Bright and Beautiful!
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