Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. This simple statement has been inspiring people around the world since 1955, when it was first put to paper by songwriters Jill Jackson and Sy Miller. Since then, the song of the same name has been recorded by more than 30 artists, including Nat King Cole, Gladys Knight, Vince Gill, and Mr. Rogers; sung at schools and community gatherings; and performed for presidents, dignitaries, and heads of state. Now available for the first time as a picture book, featuring exquisite illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner David Diaz, this enduring message of hope and peace can live in the hearts and minds of generations to come.
