In this celebratory volume author/illustrator Tomie dePaola weaves lines and language from “Canticle of the Three Young Men” (also known as the Benedicite from the “Book of Daniel”) and “Psalm 148” into a lyrical praise song that begins “Sun and Moon, Stars and Comets in the Heavens. Praise God.” The words dance on sepia-toned page spreads decorated with graceful, naïve images of the catalog of praise-singers mentioned in the verse. As the song progresses, the pages become more crowded as birds, animals, and people join other elements of the natural world in praising and blessing God. The result is a sense of joy brimming from the pages of this intimately sized volume. dePaola’s illustrations were inspired by the folk art embroideries of the Otomi people around San Pablito in Puebla, Mexico. (Ages 2–5)

This joyous book sings thanks and praise for everything in land, sea, and sky-from the sun and moon to plants and animals to all people, young and old. Beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola captures the beauty of God's creation in his folk art-style illustrations. With text inspired by Old Testament Scripture and artwork fashioned after the beautiful embroideries and designs of the Otomi people from the mountain villages around San Pablito, in Puebla, Mexico, this is a wonderful celebration for all to share.