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    All the World
    All the World
    All the World
    Audiobook6 minutes

    All the World

    Written by Liz Garton Scanlon

    Narrated by Joanne Woodward

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    About this audiobook

    This story follows a circle of family and friends over the course of a day -- from morning till night. The importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach…to warm family connections…to the widest sunset sky…is affirmed.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWeston Woods
    Release dateJan 1, 2011
    ISBN9780545830836
    All the World
    Author

    Liz Garton Scanlon

    Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous celebrated picture books, including One Dark Bird; In the Canyon; Happy Birthday, Bunny!; the Caldecott Honor recipient All the World; and Thank You, Garden. Liz is an adjunct professor of creative writing at Austin Community College, and her poetry has been published widely in literary journals. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas. Visit her at LizGartonScanlon.com.

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    • 4/5
      This is a realistic fiction book about the world. This book describes characteristics of the world, like wide and deep and old and new. It is written with a cadence and brings about a feel of unity with the people of the world. I would use this in younger grades, but probably not for an educational reasons, simply because I just enjoyed the book.
    • 4/5
      This book offers simple, rhyming text that is easy to follow, and enjoyable to read. The illustrations are beautiful and go with the poem quite nicely. I like the idea of connecting this book with a way for students to appreciate the little positive things in their life. Perhaps this would be a good book to read around Thanksgiving?
    • 4/5
      This book is a poem and I liked it for a few different reasons. The big message of this book is no matter where we may be located around the world we all experience the same things and it takes all of us to make up the world. One of the reasons I like this book is because of the illustrations. The illustrations took up the whole page which to me symbolizes all of us being equal to the whole world. I also liked the book because of the writing. The writing flowed as it moved from one setting to another. For instance it said, “shoulder, arm, hand a moat to dig, a shell to keep,” which had a setting of the kids digging a sand castle at the beach with hardly any water showing. The next picture shows a vast amount of water with the words saying, “All the world is deep and wide.” The first picture had very little water and then it just seemed to flow into a massive body of water. That is how the whole book seems to flow, one picture seems to glide right into the next one.
    • 4/5
      The text in this story reads much like a poem. It flows easily as it is read and provides a good introduction to a new vocabulary (in great quantity). All the World shows the reader different aspects of the world, from the viewpoint of one family. It follows them through their day- starting at a visit to the beach, finishing with a family gathering and night fall. The colored pencil illustrations are enthralling and the horizontal lines makes it feel as if the book is constantly moving, much as the day moves forward. This would be a great book for a young reader to practice fluency and gain new vocabulary.
    • 5/5
      All the World is a story of family, friends, and community. It follows a family as they venture to the beach and then around their island town, visiting a variety of people. We see people of all ages and cultures represented, and all appear to be welcomed with open arms. Marla Frazee's watercolor illustrations make this book a beauty to read. Paired with Scanlon's lyrical writing, it's a story that can be read again and again.
    • 3/5
      This is a simple, picture book that really has a great message. It describes certain things in the world such as the weather, events that happen in the day, and people in the world. It has a playful rhyming language that is very simple but fun to read. It is a simple way to describe the world and sometimes the gloomy days you have. It shows that the world is made up of you and me and you never know what is going to happen everyday. It will get kids engaged because of the interesting rhyming language. Overall it was an interesting lesson about the world around us and how we can make the most of each day.
    • 4/5
      Noteable LA, Picture Book. Use for pure enjoyment, discussion starter, community building.
    • 4/5
      All the World is a classic story for people of all ages. Although this is technically a children's book, the message of this book is universal. It speaks to the fact that, all across the world, people are essentially the same. We all have the same needs and have connections as human beings. The whole book is written in a rhyming scheme and I really enjoyed it. It made me want to keep reading to see what else humans have in common. I didn't really like the illustrations in this book. I think that they are beautifully done, but not very captivating. Personally, I would have liked to see some bright, abstract paintings to go along with the rhyming scheme.
    • 5/5
      Characters: Mulicultural family (mom, dad, older brother, younger sister)Setting: One summer dayTheme: Diverse community, daily lifeSummary: A multicultural family is having a precious, fun family time out in the beach, at a farmer's market, up on a tree, in the park, and by the lakeside pavilion. When it gets windy and rains, the family enters a small, welcoming cafe for a meal. They also enjoys a beautiful sunset, a rest near the hearth, and a musical, quiet night. As everyone prepares for bedtime, they feel hope, peace, love, and trust in the air.Review: It is an extremely soothing and loving book with charming illustrations. I love how the illustrator portrayed the combination of beautiful nature and diverse community. I could almost smell the beach, refreshing tree, and mouthwatering fruits. The book is dynamic in a way that one moment it delivers peace and joy, and hasty and chaos the next. This book makes a perfect bedtime story. Award: Caldecott
    • 5/5
      This awesome book is a must read! It is a Caldecott Honor Book and the illustrations are fabulous! Even the font is super.
    • 4/5
      Beautifully illustration, excellent poetry story. Well done!
    • 3/5
      The illustrations in this book were beautiful. There is only a little bit of simple text, but if I hadn't read the description I'm not sure I would have noticed we were following a group of people. I would have thought it was all different people just because it was such a large group and sometimes I would focus on different people.
    • 4/5
      Peaceful, pleasant, something good to read in summer when everyone is relaxed. Lots of ordinary scenes; beaches, storms, restaurants, produce stands. Plenty of conversation points. There are multiple families depicted in various places and doing various things. Readers can spend time looking for their favorite people.
    • 5/5
      Wonderfully drawn and backed by a strong message of family strength and unity, All the World should deffinately by a must-read for all parents with young children. The text is simple enough that an early reader should be able to flip their way through it fairly quickly, and truly the beautiful artwork will lead to many nominations and awards for this outstanding book.
    • 4/5
      Birth to 4. Liz Garton Scanlon and Marla Frazee's picture book All the World is appealing, meaningful, and more than deserving of its Caldecott Honor. Scanlon's poem is well suited for little ones in that it goes from naming everyday objects and to expanding to appreciative conclusions about the world. For example she says "Table, bowl, cup, spoon... Hungry tummy, supper's soon...Butter, flour, big black pot...All the world is cold and hot." Scanlon's blending of words that describe concrete images, with words that describe feelings and sound, really grounds the poem into the perspective of a young person. Also her use of rhythm and rhyme creates a comforting portrait of the world because everything fits into something greater. There was one section of the poem where the concrete items were less correlated to the greater conclusion. But overall the poem is so strong that this is a small point. Frazee's realistic illustrations beautifully complement the text by matching specific images to the more concrete words. She also expands to two page illustrations for the poem's greater conclusions. Her use of thin black lines, but soft colors, give both interesting details and softness that is easy on the eye. She also reflects the all-inclusive theme by illustrating characters of all ages and ethnicities, and even all types of families such as gay couples. All the World is highly recommended to public library collections and would make a great read aloud, especially because of the special message it ends on: "Hope and peace and love and trust...All the world is all of us." Scanlon and Frazee have created a meaningful picture book that is touching but not preachy.
    • 4/5
      Lovely illustrations in pencil and watercolor, with nice story/message. I especially like the illustration of family sitting around listening to the ones playing instruments, and also the nighttime illustrations.
    • 4/5
      After my first reading of "All the World" I as completely wrapped up in the beautiful simplicity of the picture book. The lyrical lines lulled me into a sense of calm and well being while the images exuded life from each fluid stroke.

      Though the deeper meaning may be lost on the very young, the toddler and preschool set will love the rhythmical language as much as the detailed images which alone, can tell a story.

      This book is a pocket that joy can fit in. Read it, share it, and celebrate life in all the world.
    • 5/5
      This is a good informational book. it gives you a variety of different things such as the things that are connected with nature and people of different cultures. Genre: Informational Media: Crayon Age: Primary
    • 5/5
      This keeps growing on me. I have reread it a few times already.
    • 5/5
      All the World is an endearing children’s poetry book that accounts the daily interaction between a family and their closest friends in a scenic ocean town. Poetic verses grace each page of this book detailing the subtle simplicities in the interaction between the family’s children and the setting. Each scene of the book depicts a different time of day and different activity for the children. The imagery for each activity is presented on a white background to balance the vibrant and realistic illustrations with the subtlety of the verses. The book presents a cycle in which the verses of the narrative grow into simple unifying statements that harmonize the characters with setting through dynamic two page illustrations. I loved this book for its realistic imagery and the heartfelt messages in its pages. Recently released in 2009, there are already rumblings of its potential to be a Caldecott Award winner. All the World is written by Liz Garton Scanlon and illustrated by Caldecott Honor Medalist Marla Frazee.
    • 5/5
      The rhythm of this poem flows smoothly and the accompanying illustrations really add to it. The edition I read was a board book. It would make a great gift for expectant parents or for young children! It is easy to see why this book was one of the Caldecott honor books.
    • 5/5
      This book is amazing. It shows exceptionally well the magic and excitement of nature, relationships, and all that can happen in an otherwise calm and quiet day. I love the cultural diversity and various representations of people from all walks of life.
    • 2/5
      liked the pictures. so, so on the story.
    • 5/5
      Brand new, (not yet available - but I have a copy), Simple, colorful drawings and words about appreciating family and nature.
    • 4/5
      Simple and engaging celebration of moving with the rhythms of nature throughout the course of a day. Beautiful illustrations that portray (among other things) babywearing and breastfeeding as just a normal part of the scene rather than awkwardly showcasing them like a couple of other books I've read. I appreciate that the people in the story are shown feeling joyful even when their plans are changed by circumstances beyond their control (a rainstorm, nightfall, wind).
    • 3/5
       I like the art in this book. I can imagine myself in every picture, relaxing, enjoying the beauty of the world around me. My only criticism is it is a bit too universalistic for my taste.
    • 5/5
      I fell in love with the illustrations and text of this book. The text makes me forget that our world is full of chaos and the illustrations makes my soul at ease. Loved it!
    • 4/5
      The words in the book reminded me of a song that is about the earth. The words created beautiful visuals in my mind, the didn't just limit me to the illustrations that are provided in the book. The sound of the rhyming seems to be appealing to children which I like.
    • 5/5
      Great book for teaching the concept of community and how we are all connected. Would be a useful book to discuss how children view themsevles in the world, in families and communities etc. Illustrations effectively explore how we live in it.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed the language, illustrations, and warm community that this book presents. Even though some of the pleasures shown are very basic, for example, climbing a tree, several others are those only available to middle class, stable families. I will enjoy this book as it is and remember that every book has its reader.