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All the World

By curlyq
All the World
By Liz Garton Scanlon; illustrated by Marla Frazee
Beach Lane Books, 2009. Unpaged. Picture book.

What makes the world beautiful and wonderful? Is it the bright beaches with shells to gather, the amazing plants and foods that grow in its earth, or all the varieties of people scattered the whole earth over? Luckily, we don't have to choose, because we can enjoy it all, and what's even better, we can enjoy it together.

With beautiful words and equally captivating illustrations, this winsome picture book is sure to sweep you off your feet. It has a very warm, cozy, joyful feel like your favorite blanket or a hot mug of cocoa. The last line of the book is the most resounding, one that will echo in your heart-- "All the world is all of us."
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2112 said…
I loved this book! Marla Frazee is becoming one of my favorite illustrators! Her style is so adorable. I also liked the use of the text throughout the book in describing everything! Great book!
September 30, 2009 at 8:47 PM
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