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We'Ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands

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We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands is a vibrant and multicultural celebration adapted by award-winning illustrator Rafael Lopez. It reimagines the classic spiritual song to honour the lives of all young people, promoting inclusive communities and unity. The book includes sheet music for piano, guitar, and recorder, making it perfect for sing-alongs at home, in libraries, or classrooms.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideally suited for young children and educators seeking to celebrate diversity, unity, and cultural inclusivity. It's perfect for storytime, classrooms, libraries, and family sing-alongs.

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Award-winning illustrator L--pez brings new life to the song "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" in this adaptation. The rhythmic verse and repetitive emphasis on "we" and "our" encourages inclusive communities and the celebration of unity and diverse friendships all around the world. Full color.

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A multicultural celebration! Award-winning illustrator Rafael López brings new life with his adaptation of We’ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands, saluting the lives of all young people and encouraging inclusive communities and the celebration of unity.

Sheet music is included in the back of the book for piano, guitar, and recorder for classroom, library, and home sing-alongs.

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Praise for We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands: "This unconventional interpretation of the classic song finds a modern application with joyful illustrations that send a message of hope and power to today's children. . . A beautiful vision of a global community." – Kirkus "Earnest and openhearted." – Publishers Weekly. "A beloved spiritual gets an imaginative and anthropocentric rendering in this vibrant picture book celebrating unity... This is an ideal choice for storytime or classroom reading." – School Library Journal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338177367

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Rafael Lopez uses his hands and imagination to create award-winning children's books and murals around the world. He has been awarded the Pura Belpre medal from the American Library Association two times, for Drum Dream Girl and Book Fiesta. Born and raised in Mexico City to architect parents, Rafael grew up immersed in the rich visual heritage, vivid color, music, and surrealism of his native culture. He enjoys working hand in hand with children, librarians, and teachers to paint community-based murals in neighborhoods. Rafael divides his time and collects ideas in his studios in colonial San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and downtown San Diego, California, where he lives with his wife and son. Visit Rafael Lopez at rafaellopez.com.

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