Wednesday, May 14, 2025

All Things Bright and Beautiful (2004)

The edition of All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexander (2004) that I found was illustrated by Anna Vojtech. The cover art is certainly bright and beautiful, and so is every page of this book. Two children and a dog explore a countryside that’s home to numerous birds, flowers, insects, and other creatures. The well-tendered landscape is a lush green with brilliant red strawberries and plump orange pumpkins. It’s truly a happy place of fresh air, sunshine, and big star-studded evening skies. I wonder how many children will recognize such a location. I hope that humans will protect places like this for future generations to sing about.

Luoise Loves Art (2014)

  Louise Loves Art by Kelly Light (2014) is equal parts the story of a young artist and story of a sibling relationship. Louise is obsessed...