The Beautiful World That God Made
Illustrated by Anne Wilson
This is the beautiful world that God made.
This is the light, brilliant and bright,
that formed the first day from a dark, endless night
and started the beautiful world that God made.
Reviews
“Radiant, childlike collages fairly exude joy in this eye-catching version of the Creation story…stable rhythm and judicious use of repetition create a stately structure…Beautiful indeed.”
*STARRED REVIEW* Publishers Weekly
“…powerful incantatory verse.”
Booklist
“…skillfully rhymed poetry filled with lovely images…a fresh, creative treatment of creation.”
School Library Journal
“Brilliantly conceived and executed…a joyous treatment of creation.”
Ottawa Jewish Bulletin
honors
Sydney Taylor (Association of Jewish Libraries) Notable Book
Children's Book Council Showcase Book