All God's Critters

by Bill Staines

Book Overview

Celebrates how all the animals in the world make their own music in their own way, some singing low, some singing higher. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689869592
• ISBN13: 9780689869594
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.2" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

All God's Critters

Glen Rose Elementary dedicated this book to our library in my brother's name. He died last year of a rare cancer. This book means a lot to me. I would recommend this site to anyone. This book came to me in perfect condition. Thanks a bunch.

Fun book for kids

I ran across this book in a local store and just reading the lyrics and seeing the illustrations, I knew my daughter would like it. Sure enough when I got home, she wanted to sing it right away. I do agree with other reviewers that it would be nice to have a CD, but it's still a nice book to share with your kids for years to come.

"All God's Critters"

This is a great book! I have been teaching this song to children in my choir for about 20 years. I was so happy to get this beautifully illustrated book to share with them. My grandchildren are also delighted that I have the book.

GORGEOUS book, but I wish it came with a CD

This book brings a song by Bill Staines to book form. The song, actually titled "All God's Critters Have a Place in the Choir," describes all sorts of animals singing and clapping and praising the Lord. Coupled with illustrations by Kadir Nelson, the text translates into a zany stage production. One page toward the back of the book folds out to a four-page spread. Also at the back of the book, readers find the complete song with written music. What I Like: I LOVE the illustrations! Kadir Nelson is one of my favorites; his work in this volume lives up to my expectations: vibrant, colorful, life-like, expressive ... absolutely striking. Also, the size of the book is great. It's large enough to read over two or three laps. My kids enjoy pointing out their favorite animals and making the appropriate praise noises. What I Dislike: I wish the book included a CD. Not everyone can read music; without a CD or music download, turning the text into a tune can be difficult. Overall Rating: The quality is Excellent, but without a CD or audio download, I have to rate it Very Good. Tanya -- Christian Children's Book Review

Sing it loud for All God's Critters...

Set this book to a jaunty tune and the words become infectious. Your kids will be reciting it over and over! My kids loved it, as did all the kids in the kindergarten class I work in. I recommend this book highly. It has the same kind of rythmic quality as Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, but with a little more depth.