He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

What began as a spiritual has developed into one of America's best-known songs, and now for the first time it appears as a picture book, masterfully created by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson. Through sublime landscapes and warm images of a boy and his family, Kadir has created a dazzling, intimate interpretation, one that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature.

Inspired by the song's simple message, Kadir sought to capture the joy of living in and engaging with the world. Most importantly, he wished to portray the world as a child might see it--vast and beautiful.

Author: Kadir Nelson
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 09/08/2005
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 10.26h x 10.32w x 0.43d
ISBN: 9780803728509
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/25/2005 pg. 79
Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2005 pg. 855
Black Issues Book Review 09/01/2005 pg. 78
School Library Journal 09/01/2005 pg. 193
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 155 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Booklist 10/01/2005 pg. 70
Christian Home & School 05/01/2006 pg. 26
Black Issues Book Review 07/01/2006 pg. 30

About the Author
Kadir Nelson's award-winning books include Ellington Was Not a Street by Ntozake Shange, which won the Coretta Scott King Award and was an ALA Notable Children's Book; and Just the Two of Us by Will Smith, which received an NAACP Image Award. Mr. Nelson lives in San Diego, California, with his wife and two daughters.