(3) K-3 Illustrated by Anna Vojtech. Vojtech's lovely art, which illustrates Alexander's classic hymn honoring God's work in creating the world, features a girl and boy exploring an idyllic countryside setting, but the flora and fauna take center stage. The wide borders that surround each double-page spread teem with plants and animals and command as much attention as the images they frame.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Bruce Whatley. Illustrations of a girl and her dog enjoying nature's wonders while relaxing and doing light chores on a farm accompany couplets from the well-known hymn. Although the pictures focus the reader's attention more on the girl than on her natural surroundings, the book still offers a quiet reflection on God's presence in the world. Music is included at the book's end.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Preston McDaniels. The familiar hymn that joyfully celebrates details of nature and daily life has been set as a play performed by a child and several animals. The pen drawings with watercolor wash are skillfully rendered and owe a lot to Sendak. But the facial expressions are often grave and a bit world-weary, even when the subject is smiling--an odd treatment for such an innocently uplifting text. The music appears on the last page.

Reviewer: Lolly Robinson