BIBLIOGRAPHY
Nelson, Kadir. 2005. HE’S GOT THE WHOL WORLD IN HIS HANDS. Ill. by Kadir Nelson. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers. ISBN 0803725806
PLOT SUMMARY
One of the country’s best-known spiritual songs is now a picture book. A boy and his family are the characters in this narrative that shows the joy of living and engaging in the world.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Nelson has chosen a multi-ethnic family to illustrate the world’s diversity. The setting of San Francisco was selected to show the mountains, the ocean, and all things beautiful in our world. Nelson has portrayed the world as a child may see it. The inclusion of the
boy’s own drawings truly show us the beauty of life and nature.
Nelson’s illustrations depict beautiful landscapes and accurately demonstrate how people and nature are connected. The artwork and song lyrics doing a great job of spreading the message of hope and faith in a world sometimes overwhelmed with tragedy and heartache.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Starred review in SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “Nelson's vibrant signature illustrations rendered in pencil, oil, and watercolor breathe new meaning and life into this favorite Sunday school spiritual in which families, communities, and forces of nature are celebrated with lively images and inspiring scenes.”
Starred review in BOOKLIST: “Nelson envisions the song in a highly personal and involving manner while embodying its strength and spirit.”
CONNECTIONS
Gather other books written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Examine his use of celebrating the
Nelson, Kadir. 2005. HE’S GOT THE WHOL WORLD IN HIS HANDS. Ill. by Kadir Nelson. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers. ISBN 0803725806
PLOT SUMMARY
One of the country’s best-known spiritual songs is now a picture book. A boy and his family are the characters in this narrative that shows the joy of living and engaging in the world.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Nelson has chosen a multi-ethnic family to illustrate the world’s diversity. The setting of San Francisco was selected to show the mountains, the ocean, and all things beautiful in our world. Nelson has portrayed the world as a child may see it. The inclusion of the
boy’s own drawings truly show us the beauty of life and nature.
Nelson’s illustrations depict beautiful landscapes and accurately demonstrate how people and nature are connected. The artwork and song lyrics doing a great job of spreading the message of hope and faith in a world sometimes overwhelmed with tragedy and heartache.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
Starred review in SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “Nelson's vibrant signature illustrations rendered in pencil, oil, and watercolor breathe new meaning and life into this favorite Sunday school spiritual in which families, communities, and forces of nature are celebrated with lively images and inspiring scenes.”
Starred review in BOOKLIST: “Nelson envisions the song in a highly personal and involving manner while embodying its strength and spirit.”
CONNECTIONS
Gather other books written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Examine his use of celebrating the
diversity in our world.
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