00997    a2200169   4500001000700000020001800007020000900025041000800034082000800042100001800050500001500068520058900083856002400672040002500696245005700721260004900778117942  a9780803728509  qenc.  aeng  a780  aNelson, Kadir  aIB Program  aWhat 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.  u00002d/00002dd9.jpg  aBR-BrIDEAcBR-BrIDEA10aHe´s got the whole world in his handscKadir Nelson  aNew YorkbDial Books for Young Readersc2005