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.
*Meadowlands: A Wetlands Survival Story (2011)
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A Boy Like You by Frank Murphy (2019) is an example of how picture books have turned preachy, in my opinion. If you’re looking for a teach...