Let There Be Peace on Earth: And Let It Begin with Me (Book & CD)

Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin with Me
 
These cherished words have sounded a call for peace the world over since 1955. The song of the same name has echoed through schools and churches, community centers and summer camps, the White House, and meetings of the United Nations. It has touched hearts from South Africa to New Zealand, from Russia to Japan. "Let There Be Peace on Earth" has been recorded and performed by countless singers including Nat King Cole, Gladys Knight, Vince Gill, and many more.
Now available for the first time as a picture book, Jill Jackson and Sy Miller's lyrics have been beautifully interpreted by Caldecott Medal-winning artist David Diaz. Diaz's luminous illustrations, featuring peace symbols from many cultures, and a 12-track audio CD introduce this beloved song and its valuable message to a new generation.

JILL JACKSON and SY MILLER were a husband and wife songwriting team. Jill wrote the lyrics to "Let There Be Peace on Earth" in 1955 following a difficult time in her life. Sy worked with her to write the melody to the song, which became the most successful in their long and prolific songwriting career.

Since winning the Caldecott Medal in 1995, DAVID DIAZ has illustrated dozens of books and been honored by Parents' Choice, American Illustration, Communication Arts, the American Institute of Graphic Arts, and more. He lives in Carlsbad, California.