He's Got the Whole World in His Hands Religious Holidays & Celebrations - Easter & Lent • 2010 NCTE Notable Children's

• 2010 NCTE Notable Children's Trade Books in the Language Arts winner

"With honesty and courage

When the Universe decides to create a child

Wise weaves a narrative that is at once readable and yet scholarly

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands Religious Holidays & Celebrations - Easter & Lent • 2010 NCTE Notable Children'sWhat began as a spiritual has developed into one of Americas 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 songs simple message, Kadir sought to capture the joy of